This is the second book in the Aunt Phil's Trunk Alaska history series, which has won multiple awards - including the gold medal for best historical nonfiction from Literary Classics International. This book features dozens of short stories and hundreds of historical photos from 1900 to 1912, and is suitable for ages 9 to 99!

Did you know:

• The largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century happened near Kodiak?

• Several Hollywood starts got their big breaks by playing the Vaudeville circuits in Alaska's gold fields?

• Famous lawman Wyatt Earp came north to mine the miners during Nome's gold rush?

These and many more short stories fill the pages of Aunt Phil's Trunk Volume Two, along with hundreds of historical photos that bring this amazing history to life!

From early lawless days to civilization popping up in Southcentral to the massive volcanic eruption that poured ash over Kodiak, Volume Three is sure to captivate casual readers and history buffs alike.

“Anyone interested in Alaska history will love this book. It is full of interesting and little-known facts about the state. The stories behind these facts are colorful and entertaining.

“Phyllis Downing Carlson was clearly in love with the history of Alaska, which is shown by the kinds of anecdotes she collected, and the attention paid to each of them.

“The same passion for the subject is evidenced in the author, Laurel Downing Bill, through her treatment of both Alaska and the memory of her aunt. The photograph selection in this book is remarkable, both due to its relevance to the related anecdotes and for the ambience they exude.”

– Writer’s Digest