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Fortymile: Life on the Alaska Frontier
The promise of a rich claim in the Fortymile drove Thomas Thornton to risk it all on his dream of Alaska gold. Pushing north along the trail from Valdez to Chicken, the hardships are overshadowed by a mystery---one that may spell ruin and disaster. With the resolve of the early pioneers, he vows to overcome---to find the gold that will ensure his future. This sequel to "Forging North" follows Thomas as he seeks his fortune in the far north.
328 pages, Paperback
Published December 23, 2015
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About the author
G.E. Sherman
7 books1 followerGary Sherman has a wide and varied background, including that of geologist, mining engineer, software engineer, and author. He has authored both technical books and articles, as well as fiction. In addition to being the founder of a successful open source GIS project, Gary has published two books on the topic.
When writing fiction, he draws on the depth of his background, providing vivid descriptions of life on the last frontier, wildlife encounters, and survival. Further, his experience as an outdoor enthusiast provides inspiration in the stories he tells.
Gary resides in Alaska and regularly watches moose from his living room window.
When writing fiction, he draws on the depth of his background, providing vivid descriptions of life on the last frontier, wildlife encounters, and survival. Further, his experience as an outdoor enthusiast provides inspiration in the stories he tells.
Gary resides in Alaska and regularly watches moose from his living room window.
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November 13, 2017
The fact that I vividly remember all of the places named within made this book so much more real. I too stopped, had coffee, and reflected along the way from Valdez, through Willow Creek, Copper Center, Chistochina, and Tok (I didn't go past Tetlin Junction, I went West towards Fairbanks instead).
As a fun fact, my car ran out of gas near the top of Thompson Pass just as a bad storm was drawing in. I ended up putting the engine in neutral and coasting down to Valdez for 20km. 100 years and one paved highway after Thomas passed through there, the mountain still commands respect.
As a fun fact, my car ran out of gas near the top of Thompson Pass just as a bad storm was drawing in. I ended up putting the engine in neutral and coasting down to Valdez for 20km. 100 years and one paved highway after Thomas passed through there, the mountain still commands respect.
February 22, 2023
Good story.
Enjoyable reading. Gold panning is a hobby of mine. I travel to Thermal City North Carolina once a year to buy material for panning. My granddaughter at age 8 can out par the pros!!
Enjoyable reading. Gold panning is a hobby of mine. I travel to Thermal City North Carolina once a year to buy material for panning. My granddaughter at age 8 can out par the pros!!
April 1, 2020
The saga continues
If you enjoyed the first first book of the series this one will not disappoint. New twists and turns that keep a reader hooked. BRAVO!
If you enjoyed the first first book of the series this one will not disappoint. New twists and turns that keep a reader hooked. BRAVO!
October 3, 2020
Loved the book and am starting on the final one
May 23, 2021
Forty mile:Life on the Alaska Frontier
A great read full of thrilling adventure,along with an enormous amount of Alaskan wilderness details. The second book of three. Recommend it.
A great read full of thrilling adventure,along with an enormous amount of Alaskan wilderness details. The second book of three. Recommend it.
January 2, 2022
Written by a seventh grader!
No twist and turns, no drama buildup from the pursuit of the Bad Guy (Van Sant)
! Mining was interesting! That's it.
No twist and turns, no drama buildup from the pursuit of the Bad Guy (Van Sant)
! Mining was interesting! That's it.
May 13, 2022
Good to a point
Really repetitive. Not a bad book though. I did enjoy it enough to finish it so I'll leave you with that.
Really repetitive. Not a bad book though. I did enjoy it enough to finish it so I'll leave you with that.
January 27, 2016
Very good except........
It just wasn't long enuf. Really good plot,well put together.I just wanted more. Good descriptive wrong.please write some more.thank you.Doni Healy
It just wasn't long enuf. Really good plot,well put together.I just wanted more. Good descriptive wrong.please write some more.thank you.Doni Healy
July 3, 2016
True Alaskan adventure
This was a fun book to read. It had just enough adventure in it to keep you from putting it down.
This was a fun book to read. It had just enough adventure in it to keep you from putting it down.
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