Lord of Alaska; Baranov and the Russian Adventure

by Hector Chevigny

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The story of Alexander Baranov, who rose from humble beginnings to be virtual dictator in Russian-held Alaska. -- Amazon.

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Canonical title: Lord of Alaska; Baranov and the Russian Adventure
Original publication date: 1942

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 923.873 — History & geography Biographies, Genealogy, Healdry Unique Notables Commerce and communication: railway officials, merchants, etc.
LCC: F907 .B2 — Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin America United States local history Alaska

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by Hector Chevigny

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