What makes a hero? Does anyone know, until they are called upon to help, if they have what it takes? In ""Alaska's Heroes: A Call to Courage,"" discover some of the Last Frontier's real heroes. These gripping stories of the Alaska State Award for Bravery-Heroism recipients celebrate true heroes: those who have unselfishly undertaken risks to their own lives and safety to help others in danger. A man risks hypothermia in an ice-cold lake to save passengers from a crashed plane. A compassionate flight attendant calms a hijacker, helping to bring a terrifying ordeal to a safe conclusion. While on his paper route, a thirteen-year-old boy ventures into a blazing home to rescue two young children. Accompanied by historic photos of the medal recipients, this is the only book to tell the death-defying tales of these heroes. Their true-life struggles will both thrill and inspire you.

No greater saga of the Northland was ever recounted than the experiences of the survivors of the Gillam plane crash. The Alaska Fishing News, Ketchikan, Alaska, February 8, 1943 In Hearts of Courage John Tippets has done a wonderful job giving voice to his father in telling his story. Arnold Griese, author of Bush Pilot: Early Alaska Aviator Harold Gillam, Sr., Lucky or Legend? John's thorough research and attention to detail transports us back in time to become part of these miraculous events in the lives of Joseph and Alta Tippets. Jeffrey Johns, Curator, American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum None can match the Gillam crash survivors for sheer heroism in the face of impossible odds. Their courage was inspiring! Ric Gillespie, Executive Director, The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR)

Alaska's best-known storyteller offers a chilling collection of survival stories from pilots, hikers, hunters, climbers, boaters & fisherman who confront their mortality & find within themselves the courage & ingenuity to cheat death. Among others, the stories tell of a young man desperately clinging to life on an iceberg in the Susitna River; a woman struggling to escape the cockpit of a small plane sinking beneath the waters of a remote bay; two climbers fighting stubbornly to survive as an avalanche sweeps over them; & a diver engaging in a three-hour tug-of-war with an octopus. Here are true stories of Bush pilots, hikers, hunters, and others who faced death in the Alaska wilderness -- and lived to tell about it.

What makes a hero? Does anyone know, until they are called upon to help, if they have what it takes?In Alaska's Heroes: A Call to Courage, discover some of the Last Frontier's real heroes.These gripping stories of the Alaska State Award for Bravery-Heroism recipients celebrate true heroes: those who have unselfishly undertaken risks to their own lives and safety to help others in danger. A man risks hypothermia in an ice-cold lake to save passengers from a crashed plane. A compassionate flight attendant calms a hijacker, helping to bring a terrifying ordeal to a safe conclusion. While on his paper route, a thirteen-year-old boy ventures into a blazing home to rescue two young children.Accompanied by historic photos of the medal recipients, this is the only book to tell the death-defying tales of these heroes. Their true-life struggles will both thrill and inspire you.

In 'Gulf and Glacier; or, The Percivals in Alaska' by Willis Boyd Allen, readers are transported to the grandeur of Alaska as they follow the Percival family on their adventures. This book is a captivating blend of travelogue and family drama, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Alaska's natural beauty. Allen's descriptive writing style brings to life the rugged landscape of the Last Frontier, making readers feel as though they are right there alongside the Percivals. The juxtaposition of the harsh wilderness with the intricacies of family dynamics adds depth to the narrative, making it an engaging read for both adventure and literary enthusiasts alike. The novel also addresses themes of survival, friendship, and the power of nature, making it a thought-provoking read with elements of realism and escapism. Willis Boyd Allen's intimate knowledge of Alaska and his ability to weave together a compelling story make 'Gulf and Glacier; or, The Percivals in Alaska' a must-read for anyone interested in immersive storytelling and rich literary settings.

‘A book to start your heart and feet beating for the road’ The Times With its stories of strolling, poems about pavement-pounding and wonderings on wandering, this is the indispensable collection for the flâneur and the rambler – and everyone in between. Take a turn with Jane Austen, stride side by side with Colm Tóibín, let restless William Wordsworth lead you through brook and road before a detour with Stella Gibbons to the park.Whether mountaineering with Mark Twain or visiting Oxford Street with Julian Barnes – be sure to take this anthology with you on your ambulations. With a new foreword by Robert Macfarlane. Previously published with the title The Vintage Book of Walking