Publisher's Synopsis
""Fifty Years Below Zero: A Lifetime of Adventure in the Far North"" is a captivating memoir by Charles D. Brower, chronicling his fifty-year career as a trader, explorer, and adventurer in the Arctic. Brower's story begins in 1893, when he arrived in Alaska as a young man, and takes readers on a thrilling journey through the harsh and unforgiving wilderness of the Far North.From his early days as a fur trader to his later years as a respected community leader, Brower's experiences are both fascinating and inspiring. He recounts his encounters with indigenous peoples, including the Inuit and the Athabascans, and his efforts to forge relationships with them based on mutual respect and understanding.Brower's adventures are not without danger, and he describes several close calls with death, including a harrowing experience trapped on an ice floe. Throughout his story, he also touches on the impact of climate change on the Arctic and the need for conservation efforts to protect this unique and fragile ecosystem.With vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and people of the Arctic, ""Fifty Years Below Zero"" is a captivating read for anyone interested in exploration, adventure, and the history of the Far North. Brower's passion for the region and its people shines through on every page, making this book a must-read for anyone who loves the great outdoors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
