Northwest of the World, first published in 1944, is the memoir of American explorer and fur-trader Olaf Swenson . The book chronicles his long career in Alaska and Siberia, and provides a fascinating look into the native culture of northeastern Siberia, as well as the difficulties – extreme cold, ships frozen in ice, nearly impossible travel conditions, and Soviet officials -- faced by Swenson and his crews. Illustrated with 8 pages of photographs.
Format
Kindle Edition
Publisher
Pathfinder Books
Release
October 17, 2017
Northwest of the World: Forty Years Trading and Hunting in Northern Siberia
Northwest of the World, first published in 1944, is the memoir of American explorer and fur-trader Olaf Swenson . The book chronicles his long career in Alaska and Siberia, and provides a fascinating look into the native culture of northeastern Siberia, as well as the difficulties – extreme cold, ships frozen in ice, nearly impossible travel conditions, and Soviet officials -- faced by Swenson and his crews. Illustrated with 8 pages of photographs.