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Going To Extremes

Going To Extremes

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by Joe McGinniss
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This is the fourth edition of a work that always has been controversial in Alaska. Yet, it is an important and highly readable classic work that captures a portrait frozen in time of a raw state in turmoil during the oil boom. McGinnis went north to find out if there was anything left of the "last frontier." He found "mind-bending contradictions," as a previous publisher put it--greed, waste, addictions, and racism, among other things, that contrasted with an awesome untamed natural beauty and an honest, open, and independent spirit of the people.

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ISBN13: 9780452263017
ISBN10: 0452263018
Language: English
Publisher: Plume
Publication Year: 1989
Format: Paperback

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    A raw exploration of Alaska's tumult during oil boom.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by Alaska's rugged spirit and complex history, this book offers a compelling look at the state during one of its most turbulent times. McGinnis captures the contradictions of greed and beauty, giving you a vivid portrait of a place in profound transformation. It’s a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the human and natural extremes of the last frontier.
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