Through Their Eyes – A Community History of Eagle, Circle, and Central - Softcover

Koskey, Michael; Tyrell, Laurel; Lotvonen, Varpu

9781602233577: Through Their Eyes – A Community History of Eagle, Circle, and Central

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1602233578 ISBN 13: 9781602233577

Publisher: University of Alaska Press, 2018

The towns of Eagle, Circle, and Central are tucked away in the cold, rugged, and sparsely populated central-eastern interior of Alaska. These communities have fewer than three hundred residents in an area of more than 22,000 square miles. Yet they are closely linked by the Yukon River and by history itself. Through their Eyes is a glimpse into the past and present of these communities, showing how their survival has depended on centuries of cooperation. The towns have roots in the gold rushes but they are also located within the traditional territories of the H n Hw ch'in, the Gwichyaa Gwich'in, and Denduu Gwich'in Dena (Athabascan) peoples. Over time, residents have woven together new heritages, adopting and practicing each other's traditions. This book combines oral accounts with archival research to create a rich portrayal of life in rural Alaska villages. Many of the stories come directly from the residents of these communities, giving an inside perspective on the often colorful events that characterize life in Eagle, Circle, and Central.

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Review:

"Combines oral-historical and archival sources in histories of three central-eastern Alaskan communities."--Chronicle of Higher Education

About the Author:

Michael Koskey is assistant professor and chair of the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies at University of Alaska Fairbanks. He is the author of Cultural Activity and Market Enterprise: A Circumpolar Comparison of Reindeer Herding Communities at the End of the 20th Century. Laurel B. Tyrrell is a resident of Central, Alaska, and lives a subsistence lifestyle with her family. Varpu Lotvonen is a doctoral student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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