The Native People of Alaska
- ISBN-10
- 0936425172
- ISBN-13
- 9780936425177
- Category
- Alaska
- Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1993
- Publisher
- Greatland Graphics/Puffin Press
- Author
- Steve Langdon
Description
Introductory guide to the Eskimos, Indians and Aleuts. Focus is on their life-styles, traditions and cultures.
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