Alaska. The Land Of Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow

The Alaska Railroad Mt. Mckinley National Park Route

Publication: Horner Printing Company, 1940, Chicago

9" x 8" in color pictorial wrapper with background in gold. 28 pp. including covers, illustrations, map, itineraries, schedule, most pages double-column text. Information Mt. McKinley National Park followed by information on a 19-day tour through Interior Alaska, a tour that begins with a cruise through Alaska's beautiful "Inside Passage," followed by travelers making the "All-Rail," "Golden Belt," and "Circle" Tours, revealing much about the scenery to include dense forests, immense glaciers, waterfalls, streams, lakes, giant mountains, etc. Offers suggestions and information on side-trips. 9" x 11" map at center depicting The Alaska Railroad Scenic Route to Mt. McKinley National Park and Interior Alaska. Also a 9" x 4" map of The Alaska Railroad route from Seward to Anchorage to Mt. McKinley Park and up to Fairbanks. Fold out at center offer 3 pages of example tours from Seattle to Interior Alaska and return, listing minimum costs for the round trips, including transportation, meals, hotel and stateroom accommodations. Touts Alaska's great schools, transportation facilities, markets, extensive resources to include minerals, fisheries, fur, timber, agriculture and reindeer. Information on hunting and fishing. Alaska Railroad passenger schedule. Numerous black and white photographs throughout to include pictures of scenery, various individuals participating in different activities, boat scenes, animals, etc. Vertical crease and with light wear to the extremities and page edges. An informative and nicely produced brochure.

Inventory Number: 37263