Arctic Passage: The Turbulent History of the Land and People of the Bering Sea 1697 to 1975
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A sweeping, authoritative history of the Bering Sea region, centuries of survival, conflict, exploration, and the shaping of the North Pacific world.
A first edition hardcover of Arctic Passage (1975), William R. Hunt’s definitive history of the Bering Sea from 1697 to 1975. Includes dust jacket, clean pages, and 396 pages of richly detailed maritime and cultural history.
An excellent addition to any exploration, Arctic, or maritime collection.
Quick Specs
- Title: Arctic Passage: The Turbulent History of the Land and People of the Bering Sea 1697 to 1975
- Author: William R. Hunt
- Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
- Genre: Maritime History / Exploration History
- Year: 1975
- Edition: First Edition (verified by number line)
- Format: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket
- Size: 9 x 6 x 1.5 in
- ISBN: 0-684-14466-2
- Language: English
What’s Inside
A deeply researched, narrative history covering:
- The Bering Sea as a crossroads of Asia & North America
- Russian, American, British, and Native Alaskan interactions
- Whaling, sealing, and maritime industries
- Cultural clashes, survival stories, trading routes & frontier expansion
- Explorers, scientists, fur traders, missionaries, and seafarers
- Maps, historical accounts, and archival illustrations
An essential reference work for historians, collectors, and readers fascinated by the North Pacific frontier.
Condition: Good / Good Dust Jacket (G/G)
- Dust jacket shows moderate wear, including edge scuffing, small tears, and mild toning
- Boards clean with light corner bumps
- Binding tight and square
- Pages clean; no writing or underlining observed
- Expected 1970s page toning
- A solid, attractive, fully readable first edition copy
Author William R. Hunt
William R. Hunt is a respected historian of the Pacific Northwest and Alaskan region, known for his meticulous documentation of exploration, indigenous history, and maritime frontiers.
This 1975 first edition hardcover by William R. Hunt suits readers of Bering Sea and Arctic maritime history. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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