The remarkable, recently rediscovered sketchbook by a unique and important 20th century artist. Full of humour and delight, with a playful text and whimsical full-colour illustrations, Sister and I in Alaska documents Emily and Alice's trip to Skidegate, Juneau and places beyond, an adventure that proved seminal in the development of Carr as one of the fore most painters of the last century. Emily Carr's international reputation continues to rise, and her major 2014 show at the Dulwich Picture Gallery received rave reviews. AUTHOR: Emily Carr (1871 1945) was one of most important Canadian painters of the twentieth century and a bestselling writer. David P. Silcox has received the Order of Canada and a Governor General's Award for his many contributions to all the disciplines of the arts. He has written several award-winning books: 'Painting Place: the Life and Work of David B. Milne', 'Tom Thomson: The Silence and The Storm' (with Harold Town), 'The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson', and 'Christopher Pratt', as well as numerous articles, catalogues, and reviews on artists and the arts. 106 images