The Great Book of Alaska: The Crazy History of Alaska with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia

A Trivia Nerds Guide to the History of the United States

By: Bill O'Neill

Narrated by: Derek Newman

Do you want to learn more about Alaska? Sure, you know it’s cold and dark for a large portion of the year, but what else do you really know about the "Last Frontier"? There’s so much to learn about the state that even people here don’t know. In this trivia book, you’ll learn more about Alaska’s history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!

In The Great Book of Alaska, you’ll discover the answers to the following questions:

Where did Alaska get its state nickname?

Which famous animal hero came from the state?

What movie, which was based on a true story, was filmed in the state?

What classic American novel was inspired by Alaska’s Klondike Gold Rush?

Which Alaskan musician’s family has a reality TV show about life in the state?

What serial killer came out of Alaska?

What monster is believed to be lurking in Iliamna Lake?

And so much more!

This book is packed with trivia facts about Alaska. Some of the facts are shocking, some of them are sad, and some of them will give you goosebumps, but all of them will be interesting! This book is full of everything you’ve ever wondered about Alaska and then some.

Whether you’re just learning about Alaska or you already think you’re an expert on the state, you’re bound to learn something new in each chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your knowledge during your next trivia night. You’ll even impress your history teacher!

So, what are you waiting for? Dig in to learn everything there is to know about Alaska!

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Great book!

I love Alaska, and really loved this book. Very informative. I lived there as a child and was there when the 1964 earthquake happened.

Facinating, Entertaining and Informative

Who knew there was so much to know about Alaska!. This was a very entertaining and informative audio book. It was very easy to follow along with the information as it was presented. The author breaks up the book in to very reasonable sections. I think the follow up quizzes at the end of each chapter are a great idea and do help with the information retention.

The narrator is easy to listen to and very clear in his presentation. There was no issue following along as the material was presented. I have listened to the book several times just because there is so much information.

Overall I found this to be an excellent resource and a very enjoyable audio book experience.

This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.

Alaska trivia gold

The trivia maven offers more sweet tidbits of fun facts of our frozen state.


With a great Narrator learn more things about this state then you ever thought possible.This is the last great adventure in The United States.





This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review

Decent

Had some good factoids, however very minimal about history and natural resources which is more valuable info vs tails of hauntings and weird mythical creatures.

A fun listen!

The Great Book of Alaska: The Crazy History of Alaska with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia (A Trivia Nerds Guide to the History of the United States) by Bill O'Neill and narrated by Derek Newman is a fun listen! I’d recommend (with some caution- see below) if you are looking to expand your knowledge, wanting something interesting to pass the time on a road trip, or looking for something new.

Some examples of what to expect: permafrost, why there is no professional sports team, gold mining, weird laws (it’s illegal to push a moose from a plane), why prices for food and gas are more expensive, pizza deliver via airplane, hunting, igloos, the real purpose behind kunik, famous people born in Alaska, the most climbed mountain, what is a reindeer dog, kayak origin, powdered beer, the Alaska Bushman, Alaska Bermuda Triangle, and plenty more! At the end of each chapter there is a quiz.

The narrator, Derek Newman, did an awesome job! I would listen to another book by him.

~A brief description~
1) Title, author, and narrator (18 seconds).
2) Introduction. Approximately 3 minutes.
3) Alaska’s History and Random Facts. Approximately 39 minutes.
4) Alaska’s “Eskimos”: The Natives, and Their Culture. Approximately 38 minutes.
5) Alaska’s Pop Culture and Sports. Approximately 35 minutes.
6) Facts About Alaska’s Attractions. Approximately 31 minutes.
7) Alaska’s Inventions, Ideas, and More. Approximately19 minutes.
8) Alaska’s Biggest Haunts, Supernatural, and Other Weird Facts. Approximately 38 minutes.
9) Conclusion (title, author, narrator, and publisher- 27 seconds).

Regarding the bad reviews which list three things specifically (you can decide if they are inaccurate or not): 1) Christopher McCandless- The author discusses the movie Into the Wild and how it’s one of the better known movies that have been filmed in Alaska, it was based off a book, and mentions Christopher traveled across North America making it to Alaska, had planned to live off the land, “The Magic Bus”, and McCandless’s death and the controversy surrounding it. 2) Bristol Palin and her TV show Life’s a Tripp- the author says “The show followed Bristol Palin, who was then new teen mother of Tripp, as she relocated to Los Angeles from Alaska and then back to Alaska.” 3) Jerry Lee Lewis song- the author talks about songs that have been written about Alaska, “some of these include “When It’s Springtime in Alaska” by Johnny Horton, “North to Alaska” by Jerry Lee Lewis, and...” This fact is the one I have a problem with as Johnny Horton originally recorded the song. Whether or not it is an error on the author or editor, it should be fixed.

Parental guidance/trigger warnings: talk of serial killers, war, pipeline controversies, mention of Alaska being the rape capital of the USA, derogatory term used multiple times (Eskimo)- the history and explanation of why it is derogatory, mention of sex life (tribal traditions). No swearing.

*I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you for allowing me to listen and review the book!