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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This reproduction was printed from a digital file created at the Library of Congress as part of an extensive scanning effort started with a generous donation from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.The Library is pleased to offer much of its public domain holdings free of charge online and at a modest price in this printed format.Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship. ... Read more

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Choosing the right college is a big decision for most people. American Indian and Alaska Natives are no exception, but finding a college that offers a good educational program in their major plus a strong support system for tribal traditions makes that decision even more complex. This volume will help Native people clarify their postsecondary aspirations, improve their college choice, and increase their success in college. After a thorough examination of the issues that should be considered, Pavel and Inglebret present the different types of colleges available, programs and services to meet the special needs of Native students, and financial aid options. By answering many of the basic questions students have about going to college, Pavel and Inglebret help to demystify the process and encourage more Native students to pursue a college education.

Special features include:-A list of colleges with Native American studies, and those most friendly to Native Americans' needs -A list of sources for financial aid, with contact information -Interviews with Native American students on all aspects of their college experiences -Suggestions for students on how to balance their new college experiences with their community and heritage

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Publisher: Washington : Govt. Printing OfficePublication date: 1917Subjects: Education -- AlaskaIndians of North America -- Education AlaskaIndians of North America -- Alaska Economic conditionsIndians of North America -- Alaska Social conditionsNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (19)

A boring effort to show the good and the bad of Sarah Palin
This book is boring. I enjoyed Sarah's autobiography, Going Rogue. I was hoping this book would be an interesting report on Sarah's political career. The authors attempt to explain Palin's early life, but it was ho-hum at best. I learned more from Going Rogue, and I didn't need to know that Palin spent hours travelling to high school basketball games. I didn't need to know that Palin had to work at her athletic ability. Maybe I would have cared if the information was presented in a more lively fashion.

The presentation of her political career, including the McCain campaign of 2008, was a complete snooze-fest. It was a report more than a narrative. A narrative would have better served the authors' purpose - that is showing how Palin rose from mayor of Wasilla to a controversial American figure.

Right now, I'm at the part where Obama/Biden won the election and Palin must pick up the pieces. The authors mention that Palin wasn't able to slide right back into her role as governor, that she was too preoccupied with the Lower 48- that's good to know, but I'm not going to read the rest of this dull report.

Do not buy this book. Get it from the library.

A good balanced treatment of an interesting political figure
As a Democrat I'm not a fan of Sara Palin. I think she's out of her league in a job as big as the Presidency. But there's no denying that she's a compelling character for a lot of Americans. She comes off here better than she does in "Game Change" (at least here she's not mentally unbalanced), but still cannot "expand" to meet the larger roles on the national scene. There's a considerable amount of the book that happens after the end of the campaign, and this is a part of her life not treated very completely by many other books. I recommend it for a Republican or a Democrat.

waste of time and money
I was so looking forward to reading this book...what a total disappointment.
The authors have lifeless writing style. Didn't they realize how BORING this book is?

Bought for wife
My wife was very pleased to receive this book.She is almost finished reading the book and is impressed with the information she has received from this book.

Very informative
My wife and I actually live in Alaska so this book hits home.My wife is also a very big fan of Palin, so I bought this book for her for Christmas.She has just raved about this book.She says it is very informative and includes alot of Alaskan lifestyle.Great insight into the woman and politician in Sarah.A must read for any Palin fan. ... Read more

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At once an eyewitness account of America's last frontier and an important work of women's history, this fascinatingly original book is the memoir of Hannah Breece, who from 1904 to 1918 taught Aleuts, Indians, Inuits, and Russians in the desolate wilderness of Alaska. 32 photos. 3 maps. ... Read more

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Book
The book is good once you get further into the story.Might be difficult for some people to hold an interest as it is not written as a story.

A Schoolteacher in Old Alaska
This book was sent in a timely manner.It was in great condition which was the way it was advertised.Good work.

An excellent read!
Hannah Breece was an amazing woman--strong, independent, and driven by her desire to help the people of Alaska during the early 1900s.This book is well-written, interesting, and informative.If you love reading about early Alaska, you will love this book! You might also check out a new release, When the Water Runs:Growing Up With Alaska.

When the Water Runs: Growing Up with Alaska

The Real Wild West, warts and all
This book is a great read. I was swept along by this story of a single woman working in the Alaskan back country. She takes a matter-of-fact approach to all sorts of alarming situations (e.g. being buried in a snowdrift and having a bear and her cub wandering about outside her tent).

A great adventure story. Fascinating snapshots of turn of the century Alaska. Many of the most interesting parts of this book are those which talk about Alaska's relationship with Russia, particularly the power of the Czar and the Russian Orthodox church. Reading about this, Alaska seems more like a colony than a part of Russia. Maybe the Alaska America purchased wasn't Russia's to sell.

The book presents attitudes as they were without varnishing or apology. Some are decidedly racist. Hannah definitely saw her job as 'civilizing' the natives (nobody seems to have asked them if they wanted to be civilized). She talks about communities who lived underground - this was dying out as the US government didn't approve - the story of colonization the world over...

She'll Walk You Through the Snow
I fell in love with Alaska as described by Hannah Breece.She told an amazing story of a time that is long gone.She also showed great restraint in not "telling tales" on those who were her contemporaries.Her niece, Jane Jacobs, who compiled and edited her memoirs, fills in the "gaps," after Miss Breece's personal story is complete.I recommend this book to lovers of history, Alaskan history, early American history, education history and those with a romantic notion of how the "good old days," really were. ... Read more

Product Description
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more