Touched with Fire: Alaska’s George William Steller

Touched With Fire: Alaska's George William Steller is a book written by Margaret Elizabeth Bell that tells the story of George William Steller, a naturalist and explorer who traveled to Alaska in the 18th century. The book explores Steller's life and his contributions to the field of natural history, including his discovery of several new species of animals and plants. It also delves into the challenges he faced during his time in Alaska, including harsh weather conditions, cultural differences with the native people, and conflicts with his fellow explorers. The book is a fascinating look at the life of a pioneering scientist and adventurer, and offers a unique perspective on the history of Alaska and the natural world.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.