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Beyond Mile Zero : The Vanishing Alaska Highway Lodge Community P

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    A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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    EX-LIBRARY
    Publication Name
    Harbour Publishing Company, Limited
    ISBN
    9781550177978

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    Product Identifiers

    Publisher
    Harbour Publishing Company, The Limited
    ISBN-10
    1550177974
    ISBN-13
    9781550177978
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    235765912

    Product Key Features

    Book Title
    Beyond Mile Zero : the Vanishing Alaska Highway Lodge Community
    Number of Pages
    224 Pages
    Language
    English
    Publication Year
    2017
    Topic
    United States / State & Local / General, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, United States / 21st Century, United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, Wa)
    Illustrator
    Yes
    Genre
    Travel, Business & Economics, History
    Author
    Lily Gontard, Mark Kelly
    Format
    Trade Paperback

    Dimensions

    Item Height
    0.6 in
    Item Weight
    21.2 Oz
    Item Length
    8 in
    Item Width
    7 in

    Additional Product Features

    Intended Audience
    Trade
    LCCN
    2017-303830
    Reviews
    "this debut book is an impressive catalogue of history, folklore, and fond memories, complete with mouthwatering descriptions of home cooking... The book makes a strong case for traveling the Alaska Highway while its old-world hospitality still exists." ~ Publishers Weekly, June 2017, "This is a fun book worth stashing alongside the "Milepost" on any trip over the Alaska Highway. The stories, as well as the historic and current photos, give a feel for the stops along the way that will enrich any journey on what remains one of North America's finest drives.", this debut book is an impressive catalogue of history, folklore, and fond memories, complete with mouthwatering descriptions of home cooking... The book makes a strong case for traveling the Alaska Highway while its old-world hospitality still exists., "Their timing couldn't be better -- the book release coincides with the highway's 75th anniversary. Full of history, anecdotes, profiles and lifestyles, "Beyond Mile Zero" should appeal to anyone who's driven the highway or plans to drive the highway, though Kelly stressed it's not a guidebook."
    Dewey Edition
    23
    Dewey Decimal
    917.19/106
    Synopsis
    In 1942, the west coast of North America was under threat after the attack on Pearl Harbor, prompting the US government to build a military road from Dawson Creek, BC, to Delta Junction, AK. Renowned as a driving challenge and for its remote scenic beauty, the Alaska Highway opened to the public in 1948. It was the beginning of the golden age of the automobile. Silvertip, Swift River, Silver Dollar, Krak-R-Krik, Chickaloon and other quaint and quirky establishments sprang up along the highway, offering travellers coffee, gas, conversation and a place to spend the night. During the roadhouse heyday, owners and employees lived on the frontier and earned good wages. Some were looking for a life-long commitment and a place to raise a family, others relished the isolation. Aside from truckers, today most people travel the Alaska Highway in fuel-efficient cars and self-sufficient RVs--the demand for lodge services has diminished and the businesses struggle to survive. Since December 2014, Yukoners Gontard and Kelly have been visiting operating and abandoned lodges, recording the unique culture of the Alaska Highway before it disappears completely. The book includes the recollections of Gay Frocklage, whose parents, Doris and Bud Simpson, ran one of the oldest roadhouses on the highway, Mile 716 Rancheria Lodge, Yukon; and Bud and Pam Johnson, who met at the Mile 1318 Tok Lodge, Alaska, were married six months later and ran the lodge for three decades; as well as Ross Peck whose parents, Don and Alene Peck, operated Mile 200 Trutch Lodge, BC, as a highway lodge and hunting outfitting base from 1950-1963. Featuring both archival and contemporary photographs, Beyond Mile Zero explores the evolution of Alaska Highway culture and will be of interest to locals and travellers alike.
    LC Classification Number
    TX910.C2G66 2017

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