Shem Pete’s Alaska is about the wonders that Alaska has to give. Shem Pete focuses mainly on rivers located in Alaska in this book, such as the Skwentna River, Matanuska River, Turnagain Arm, and so on. Shem Pete gives a brief description of each river, the surroundings, and the culture within the area. From what I have read, every place that Shem Pete talks about, has their own language, and is very diverse and the rivers of Alaska has the most beautiful rivers in the world. Not only are these rivers here for sight seeing, but they are also there for hunting food, and to bring back food. Shem Pete has shared a gift to all of us by sharing his thoughts, personal experiences and knowledge to help us understand more about all these different rivers and places he has traveled to throughout Alaska.
Skwentna River is a river in the southwestern region part of
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Matanuska River drains an extensive amount of valley in the south which is the main reason on how the river got the name. Shem Pete states in his journal that in the 1860’s, the name Matanuska does not show up on the first ninteenth-century map, so it was named the Knik River instead of Matanuska River. Shem Pete also states how no one used boats on the Matanuska River, mostly because the trail was too cold, swift and rocky. Matanuska river also has big standing waves and holes along some sections of the trail, which causes overhanging on the lower reaches and upriver winds. Most travelers came to the river from late fall until spring when it was easier to move their supplies on sleds. Near the site of the Matanuska River, there is rumor that there is a little village site called To’xnaytlkitc. Shem Pete stated that some travelers may have came across this village, some could not locate it. A traveler, Bailey Theodore, stated that he may have seen the site, and stated how this village was the place where his grandfather had
“Rifles, Blankets, and Beads” delivers an entertaining perspective on the Northern Athapaskan village of Tanacross. This book is an outstanding resource for anthropologists, students, and educators. In reviewing this book, the author brings a descriptive writing style when analyzing the Northern Athapaskan village of Tanacross culture and history with a focus on the potlatch giving us insight details how the potlatch celebrated among the Tanacross people. The author, William E. Simeone, is a great source for the Northern Athapaskan village of Tanacross because he lived there among the people. In addition to living there he also attended ceremonies in both Tanacross and surrounding villages, and participated in potlatches within the villages.
“Rifles, Blankets, and Beads” delivers an entertaining perspective on the Northern Athapaskan village of Tanacross. This book is an outstanding resource to anthropologists, students, and educators. In reviewing this book, the author brings a descriptive writing style when analyzing the Northern Athapaskan village of Tanacross culture and history with a focus on the potlatch giving us insight details how the potlatch is seen and celebrated among the Tanacross people. The author, William E. Simeone, is a great source on the Northern Athapaskan village of Tanacross because he lived there among the people. In addition to living there he also attended ceremonies in both Tanacross and surrounding villages, and participated in potlatches within
In 1856, a newly discovered river in West Texas was named after him. It was properly named “Pease River” by Surveyor Jacob De Cordova of the Galveston, Henderson, and Houston Railroad Company. In 1856, thanks to Governor Pease, the Texas Governor’s
The Apalachicola River begins in Georgia with the Chattahoochee River, north of Atlanta. Once the river crosses the Georgia-Florida border and is joined by the Flint River it’s called the Apalachicola River. It contains one of the most diverse, productive, and economically important natural systems in the southeastern United States. The Apalachicola basin provides a home to a great diversity of wildlife species and many endemic plant species.
The snow begins melting and brackish rivers start flowing. This makes is hard to get around, While, there is more game and plants to survive off of, a person has to know what to eat. Chris did a great deal of studying upon arriving to Alaska. But, he didn’t study enough. Chris McCandless died of swainsonine poisoning caused by consuming wild potato roots covered in Rhizoctonia leguminicola, a type of fungus.
The Yadkin River is one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. The Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin is North Carolina’s second largest basin. It is very important to a variety of habitats and has been the site of human civilization for at least 12,000 years, earning it the nickname of the ‘‘Tigris and Euphrates of the Carolinas.’’ It was formerly called the Sapona River, after the people that originally inhabited its banks, until the name was changed between 1709 and 1733.
The first passage called Klondike Gold Rush, which tells about how hard the journey was to Dawson City. It states how steep, dangerous, and hazardous the trails were. Many people ended up heading home when they got there. The second passage called A Woman Who Went to Alaska by May Kellogg Sullivan, is about how the government had lots of rules and laws for the miners. Lastly, the video called City of Gold, talks about how their father was a miner in the gold rush.
Lopez wanted to write a book about the lives of the people who live in the rugged and challenging terrain of the Arctic, Eskimos. As Lopez says “Beauty is so deep, you have to move into the darkness to understand it.” Lopez firmly believes in this concept. He knew that if he wanted accurate information he needed to travel to the Arctic and live the Eskimo lifestyle himself. During this time he collected lots of accurate
We like to think that we have control over our destinies. But the question remains, how much of that future do we really control? In the book In the Lake of the Woods, by Tim O 'Brien, a man named John Wade is in a rough spot in life. He has been in politics for years and recently just lost a primary election for Senator in the state of Minnesota. John’s experiences like his alcoholic father, his experiences in war, and what he did to hide his past all led to the demise of his career and his long-standing reputation.
Film #1 - “The People of the Kattawapiskak River” Introduction In the documentary “The people of the Kattawapiskak River”, the housing crisis and lack of assistance promised in Northern Ontario is represented. The Documentary closely follows the chief of the Attawapiskat tribe and portrays the difficult living conditions endured by local residents. These problematic conditions include the lack of clean water, electricity and basic housing especially during the intolerable cold Canadian winter. Moreover, when a colony around the world is suffering it is our duty as human beings to help them through their difficult times.
I choose the Crystal River State Archaeological State Park in Crystal River , Florida. It is more commonly know as the Indian Burial Mounds. The park itself is in a beautiful location , overlooking the Crystal River on one side and grassy plains on the other side. There is recreational activities in the park as well as the museum. Some of the activities are salt and freshwater fishing , picnicking , bird watching and nature walks.
Step back in time to relive the glory days of Alaska’s Gold Rush as you board a vintage rail car and retrace the original route up to the Yukon’s White Pass Summit. The world-famous narrow gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, revered as the “Scenic Railway of the World”, promises an unforgettable ride along the eastern side of the historic White Pass as you retrace the steps of early gold seekers, venturing along an iron trail that was built over 100 years ago through some of the North's most rugged terrain. Venture 20 miles toward the impressive 2,865-foot summit, enjoying views of Alaska’s lush and verdant landscape along the way. Upon arrival at the summit, you’ll board a motor coach for a narrated tour back to Skagway. Soak in the marvelous
The Alaskan Bush is one of the hardest places to survive without any assistance, supplies, skills, and little food. Jon Krakauer explains in his biography, Into The Wild, how Christopher McCandless ventured into the Alaskan Bush and ultimately perished due to lack of preparation and hubris. McCandless was an intelligent young man who made a few mistakes but overall Krakauer believed that McCandless was not an ignorant adrenalin junkie who had no respect for the land. Krakauer chose to write this biography because he too had the strong desire to discover and explore as he also ventured into the Alaskan Bush when he was a young man, but he survived unlike McCandless. Krakauer’s argument was convincing because he gives credible evidence that McCandless was not foolish like many critics say he was.
Thus, major cities formed around the river. The river flows through cities like Minneapolis, St. Louis, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. The Mississippi is fed by many tributaries such as the Ohio River, White River, Arkansas River, Big Black River, and the Yazoo River. What this means is that the lower we follow the Mississippi, the more water we will see being transported through it. This means that the lower portions are more susceptible to flooding than the higher areas of the river.
What McCandless Has Shown Me Chris McCandless was just a normal college graduate just like any other person but then he decided to go into the wild and go travel to all different areas before he went to Alaska. Chris decided to go to Alaska because in his head that’s where he thought there would be no one from society telling him what to do. He thought he wouldn’t have to follow the rules of society or people telling him what to do. He reached Alaska, but the reality of Alaska was different that the romanticized expectation that he had in his mind. He didn’t bring enough food for himself and all he relied on was eating plants and berries from the wild.