Praise for The Last New Land Mergler, an Alaskan since l968 and a
writer and teacher by profession, has blended his love for
literature and his attachment to Alaska in one literary
extravaganza. This exceptional anthology provides an exciting and
comprehensive overview of the state and the scope and diversity of
its literature....An enchanting sampler. - Library Journal A
distinctive and engaging frontier tone, perhaps uniquely American,
pervades throughout. - Publishers Weekly ...a handsomely produced
anthology of stories about Alaska. Seventy-five writers ponder the
grand, untrammeled beauty and tenacious cultures of this vast,
still mysterious frontier...Each selection reveals a different
facet of life in this harsh yet liberating land. - Booklist Alaska
is a land of bitter cold, brilliant light shows in the sky, sunny
summer nights, and magnificent wilderness-a worthy destination for
gold seekers, rugged explorers, and adventuresome travelers. To do
a little exploring of your own, leave your parka in the closet and
take out The Last New Land, a collection of stories about Alaska
from prehistory to present. -Hemispheres Natural history, legends,
Native heritage, history, adventure, and autobiography are all a
part of this hefty, impressive volume. - The Bloomsbury Review A
book that can be dipped into again and again like a sparkling
barrel of rain water, refreshing on each successive dip. - Writers
NW Many of the best finds in The Last New Land are the voices of
natives and less-famous writers, whose perspectives add depth and
breadth to the Alaskan experience. - The Twin Cities Reader A
milestone in Alaska literature. -The (Kenai, AK) Peninsula Clarion
It's an ambitious compilation of stories and excerpts that range
from legends to hunts, survival stories to current activities and
stories centered on the environment. -The Herald Use this as an
excellent literary introduction to Alaska writing, gathering
classics of the north and blending in Native tales and legends to
provide a fine, well-rounded view of the atmosphere and concerns of
the north. This is an excellent collection of diverse impressions
which together creates a literary and social observation of Alaska
and its peoples. -Midwest Book Review
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