The Great Book of Alaska by Bill O'neill

The Great Book of Alaska by Bill O'neill

Do you want to learn more about Alaska? Sure, you know it's cold and dark for a large portion of the year, but what else do you really know about the Last Frontier? There's so much to learn about the state that even people here don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Alaska's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more

In The Great Book of Alaska, you'll discover the answers to the following questions:

• Where did Alaska get its state nickname?
• Which famous animal hero came from the state?
• What movie, which was based on a true story, was filmed in the state?
• What classic American novel was inspired by Alaska's Klondike Gold Rush?
• Which Alaskan musician's family has a reality TV show about life in the state?
• What serial killer came out of Alaska?
• What monster is believed to be lurking in Iliamna Lake?

And so much more

This book is packed with trivia facts about Alaska. Some of the facts are shocking, some of them are sad, and some of them will give you goosebumps, but all of them will be interesting This book is full of everything you've ever wondered about Alaska and then some.

Whether you're just learning about Alaska or you already think you're an expert on the state, you're bound to learn something new in each chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your knowledge during your next trivia night. You'll even impress your history teacher

So, what are you waiting for? Dig in to learn everything there is to know about Alaska

Bill O'Neill is a Cornell University graduate who grew up in rural Ohio. He was elected to the New Mexico State Legislature in 2008 and is currently serving his third term. His first novel and poetry collection were both critically acclaimed, and SHORT SESSION (Red Mountain Press, 2021) is the follow-up to his critically acclaimed PANORAMIC DIARIES (Red Mountain Press, 2020). He's also the author of THE FREEDOM OF THE IGNORED (Red Mountain Publishing, 2017), a poetry book. Bill's work with non-profits has defined his career, with a concentration on incarcerated juveniles and adults.

He credits his early writing influence to his mentor E.L. Doctorow, who was named an Emerging Leader by the University of Virginia's Darden School in 2016. Doctorow is a writer who is well-known for his

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ISBN 13	9781728721705
ISBN 10	1728721709
Title	The Great Book of Alaska
Author	Bill O'neill
Series	Trivia Nerds Guide To The History Of The United States
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Independently Published
Year published	2018-10-12
Number of pages	182
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