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Delve Into An Alaskan Pioneer's Mindset

13 January 2020

Pearl Welch

Uncharted territory, extreme temperatures, and a human's struggle to survive are difficult to understand in modern society, but this is what the nation's forefathers had to contend with when Alaska was initially inhabited. Over the course of several decades, Alaska has become a state that is reliant upon the fishing and logging industries. Families have settled in this state and live a lifestyle that people on the mainland experience. Take a step back in time by reading some Alaska pioneer memoirs that demonstrate what the life of an early settler was like.

A True Life Account Can Be Thought-Provoking

Fictional books can bring an adventure to life, but a storyline may be off the beaten path and not hold any truth to what a pioneer would have dealt with. When you read a true life account that is told in first person, you will be able to experience the adversity and fear that a fellow human being had to deal with. You may realize how easy your lifestyle is in comparison to what a pioneer had to contend with on a daily basis.

Envision learning about someone's struggle to acquire food that is needed for basic survival or the steps that were taken to acquire a dwelling that would provide protection from the elements. These types of scenarios are what you may consider heroic and commendable. A good read can inspire you to make a difference in your own life, which will help better yourself as a humanitarian and an honorable individual.

A Story From The Past Never Grows Old

Your local bookstore or library will likely have several historical accounts that pertain to early pioneers lives. Choose a book that contains an interesting plot, such as coming face-to-face with wild beasts or needing to learn how to construct a primitive shelter that would protect one from the frigid temperatures. Since Alaska is a large state that contains many natural geographical features and many animal and bird species, you are likely to encounter new information and exciting new twists and turns with each subsequent book that you read.

Share your newfound enjoyment of pioneer material by allowing your loved ones to borrow copies of the books that you have purchased or by recommending some books that you have checked out from the library. Join a literary discussion group to further explore the contents of a particular memoir or to gain insight from others who share a passion for reading.

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