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The life of a bush pilot in southeast Alaska is filled with the exhilaration of having unique access to one of our last great spans of wilderness, balanced with physical discomfort, extremely long hours, and heart-pounding danger. Gerry Bruder gave up a promising journalism career to pursue his passion for flying. 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The old-timers thrived on the challenge and the freedom, as these spirited interviews testify. Their stories are harrowing and funny and rich with Alaskan history and the wonders of glacier flying. -Booklist These stories are really a collective inspiration that define the Alaskan spirit, and their work forged the path for the rest of us to enjoy this immense and wondrous place. -Homer News","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49619543425297,"sku":"GOR007654944","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50002597773585,"sku":"CIN088240363XG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50370531524881,"sku":"CIN088240363XA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51712950698257,"sku":"CIN088240363XVG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51860391985425,"sku":"GOR008753392","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/088240363X.jpg?v=1751363647"},{"product_id":"history-book-dominique-atkinson-9781519103192","title":"History","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the Lives of the Men that Forever Changed the Course of History !!\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis Book Contains the Fundamental History, Early Influences, Life Changing Events, \u0026amp; Lasting Impact of Historical Figures such as Moses, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Gandhi, St. and Many Others!\u003c\/b\u003e The 21st century stands witness to the achievements of some of the most influential men in the world. 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