Adkins, Mel

The Alaskan Homesteader

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ISBN 13:
9781492722328
author:
Adkins, Mel
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
82
Dimensions:
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£8.96

Description

Life in Alaska's early days was a daunting challenge for one young man from Oklahoma. In 1940, he and his family moved to a remote homestead on the Kenai Peninsula, more than twelve miles from the nearest road. Their dream of self-sufficiency became a harsh reality as they struggled to survive their first year in the unforgiving wilderness. The physical labor was relentless - cutting firewood with a manual cross cut saw, packing water from the spring, and working on a sawmill. There was little time for hunting and fishing, and the family's meager supplies were often insufficient. Yet, despite the hardships, they persevered, driven by a stubborn determination to build a better life. Their story is one of resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Alaska's midnight sun.

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