by Preston Jones
University of Alaska Press, 2013
Paper: 978-1-60223-205-1 | eISBN: 978-1-60223-206-8
Library of Congress Classification D570.87.A5J66 2013
Dewey Decimal Classification 940.3798

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ABOUT THIS BOOK
In the early twentieth century, Alaska was facing an exciting future as the newest US territory. Yet just five years after its official designation, the country entered World War I and citizens were called to fight. Despite the threat of a looming economic collapse, Alaska sent more people per capita to war than any other state and displayed a patriotism that rivaled that of any of the states.

The Fires of Patriotism explores Alaska’s wartime experience, bringing to light new stories and new characters from a decade that shook the world. This multifaceted book explores the era through engaging stories and rare photos, offering a fresh perspective on World War I from a marginal land that forged its place in the greater unity of the country.