| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 199 pages) |
| Contents |
Timeline; Preface and Acknowledgments; 1. The Alaskans; 2. The War before the War; 3. Over Here-Words; 4. Over Here-Deeds; 5. Organizing; 6. Aftermath; Appendix I: Primary Sources; Appendix II: Alaska in 1918: A Letter from Governor Strong; Endnotes; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
In the early twentieth century, Alaska was facing an exciting future as the newest US territory. Yet just five years after its official designation, the country entered World War I and citizens were called to fight. Despite the threat of a looming economic collapse, Alaska sent more people per capita to war than any other state and displayed a patriotism that rivaled that of any of the states. The Fires of Patriotism explores Alaska's wartime experience, bringing to light new stories and new characters from a decade that shook the world. This multifaceted book explores the e |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-186) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Alaska
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HISTORY -- Europe -- Western.
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| SUBJECT |
Alaska -- History -- 1867-1959. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85003152
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| Subject |
Alaska
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781602232068 |
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1602232067 |
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