AlaskaBy: James A. Michener In this sweeping epic of the northernmost American frontier, James A. Michener guides us through Alaskas fierce terrain and history, from the long forgotten past to the bustling present. As his characters struggle for survival, Michener weaves together the exciting high points of Alaskas story: its brutal origins; the American acquisition; the gold rush; the tremendous growth and exploitation of the salmon industry; the arduous