BOOK: TIP OF THE ICEBERG

Tip of the Iceberg by Mark Adams

Join author Mark Adams on a sweeping 3,000-mile journey around Alaska’s wild coast in Tip of the Iceberg. Retracing the historic 1899 expedition led by railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman, Adams travels by boat, ferry and small plane through Glacier Bay, the Aleutians and up into the Arctic Circle. Along the way he meets an eclectic cast of characters, encounters bears, and reflects on the challenges facing the Last Frontier—from environmental change to the legacy of frontier exploration.

Details:

• Written by Mark Adams

• Travel & nature nonfiction set in Alaska

• Themes: wilderness exploration, history, climate change, human adventure

• Approximate length: 336 pages

A lively, insightful read that blends humor, natural history and Alaskan adventure—perfect for armchair travelers or anyone fascinated by the rugged edge of America.