{"product_id":"the-aleutian-islands-alaska-geographic-22-9781566610261","title":"The Aleutian Islands: Alaska Geographic (22)","description":"\u003cp\u003eComposed of eight named island groups  the Krenitzen  Fox  Islands of Four Mountains  Andreanof  Delarof  Rat  Semichi  and Near Islands  and stretching more than 1 100 miles  the Aleutian Islands are one of the most remote segments of the United States. This 112-page book tells the complete story of the chain  from prehistoric times through the present  with a look at what is in store for the future. The Aleutian Islands are home to a flourishing 250 species of birds  including the once near-extinct Aleutian Canada goose; caribou  cattle  sheep and foxes; and an abundance of marine life. The Aleutians boast 57 volcanoes  27 of them active; black sand beaches; and an almost endless variety of wildflowers  including rhododendrons and orchids. About 5 000 people live in the Aleutians year-round  with another few hundred occupying military bases in the western islands. Unalaska\/Dutch Harbor is the largest town with 4 300 residents. The remaining year-round population is spread among the communities of False Pass  Akutan  Nikolski and Atka. Included in the book are stories of two local legends  Robert \"Sea Otter\" Jones  and Borge Larson  plus articles on traditional Aleut life; the 1741 arrival of Russian explorers; wildlife  present and extinct; the early American years in the chain; economic conditions; commercial fishing and the regions push towards tourism. Another absorbing section is dedicated to the famous World War II Aleutian campaign  the bombing of Dutch Harbor and the story of the Aleut evacuation to Southeast Alaska. The Aleutian Islands  from past to present  is a vibrant  powerful book about the region that takes in both the western- and easternmost points in the United States. Included with The Aleutian Islands is a colorful  20 x 32-inch fold-out map.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647296725045,"sku":"ByrdShop_1566610265","price":295.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781566610261.jpg?v=1781691814","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-aleutian-islands-alaska-geographic-22-9781566610261","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}