Modestly Alaska

Most people don't understand Alaska because they don't know how to see it. Stephen Lay, a resident for more than a quarter of a century, explains the real way to see the 49th State. Alaska's a big state with a lot to brag about, but with typical Alaskan modesty, Lay shares the Northland experience and promotes understanding, not only with his words, but with a series of scale maps comparing individual states to Alaska. To promote further understanding, he illustrates the differences and similarities. Imagine how New Jersey, the most densely populated state would be if it had as many people per square mile as Alaska. Or if Alaska had the same population concentration as the District of Columbia. The book convincingly makes the case that the original peoples got it right when they called their home Alaska meaning "The Great Land." If that's not enough, the book includes a vocabulary section to educate the visitor to the local lingo.