Feb 11 2014
Source of the photos and some information: The lure of Alaska by Harry A. Franck, 1942. Publisher: J. B. Lippincott Company As stated in the reference, two million pelts were taken the first year after the islands were discovered whereas the price/piece fell to $1. By 1834 only 8,000 skins were taken. Accordingly, Russia stopped …
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Feb 08 2014
Source: The lure of Alaska – Author: Harry A. Franck Publisher: J. B. Lippincott Company Year: 1942 The fish wheel shown in the photo is a sort of fish trap that was common in Alaska during 1940s and before. These wheels work all night as well as all day long. The wheels are anchored to …
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