At the Alaska Historical Society’s annual awards recognizing accomplishments in history, the late professor Gary C. Stein was recognized for work as an Alaska historian in the 1970s and 80s and service as AHS president. He published numerous articles and book reviews in the Society’s journal and published his seminal work on Dr. James Taylor White of the U.S. Revenue Marine Service in Alaska.
Published in 2021 by Northern Light Media, “I Wish You Could Come Too,” The Alaska Diaries of Dr. James Taylor White, by Gary C. Stein, is a first-hand look at life aboard a revenue cutter during Alaska’s formative early years, as Dr. White, a bright and engaging young physician, served aboard and recorded his adventurous work in personal correspondence and journals.
The book is 412 pages, with over 45 photographs, images, and maps. 6″ x 9″ b/w format, extensively annotated, bibliography, indexed.
Read more information about the book in this post from September, 2021. Click here to order.
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