Anchorage (1917)

Anchorage is a historical novel written by Florence Olmstead and published in 1917. The story is set in the early 1900s in Anchorage, Alaska, a small town that is rapidly growing due to the gold rush. The protagonist, Mary Standish, is a young woman who has recently moved to Anchorage with her father. She is determined to make a new life for herself in this rugged and challenging environment.As Mary settles into her new home, she becomes involved in the town's social scene, attending parties and meeting new people. She also becomes close friends with a local doctor, Dr. Wainwright, who is dedicated to helping the people of Anchorage. Mary is drawn to Dr. Wainwright's passion and commitment to his work, and they soon become romantically involved.However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy businessman, John Grant, who is determined to take over the town and exploit its resources for his own gain. Mary and Dr. Wainwright must work together to stop Grant and protect the people of Anchorage.Anchorage is a compelling story of love, adventure, and the struggle for justice in a frontier town. Olmstead's vivid descriptions of the Alaskan landscape and the challenges faced by its inhabitants bring the story to life and make it a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.