Alaska: An Empire in the Making.
First Edition of Alaska: An Empire in the Making; Inscribed by John J. Underwood in the year of publication
Alaska: An Empire in the Making.
UNDERWOOD, John J.
$750.00
Item Number: 147680
New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1913.
First edition of this comprehensive history of Alaska. Octavo, original cloth with white and blue pictorial detailing, frontispiece, folding map, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper. In near fine condition.
Alaska: An Empire in the Making by John J. Underwood is a seminal work published in the early 20th century that explores the historical, economic, and geographical development of Alaska. Underwood provides a detailed account of Alaska's transformation from a largely overlooked U.S. territory to a region of immense potential, emphasizing its vast natural resources, including fisheries, minerals, and timber. He discusses the challenges of its harsh climate and geographic isolation while highlighting the opportunities for industry and settlement. Underwood's work reflects the optimism of his time, portraying Alaska as a frontier of untapped wealth and strategic importance.