UA Press book portrays Alaska's fishing and hunting legends

September 6, 2016

University Relations

The University of Alaska Press has released “Alaska’s Greatest Outdoor Legends: Colorful Characters Who Built the Fishing and Hunting Industries,” by Doug Kelly.

"Alaska’s Greatest Outdoor Legends" depicts outstanding fishing and hunting guides, wilderness lodge pioneers, daring bush pilots, talented journalists, trailblazing biologists and others. The book offers remarkable historical perspectives, colorful anecdotes and new insights. Many of the images — discovered in family archives — have never been published.

"Alaska’s Greatest Outdoor Legends" is certain to both entertain and serve as a treasured resource for all those intrigued by Alaska’s history and outdoor lore.

For more information about this title and many more, please visit www.uapress.alaska.edu or call 800-621-2736.