Alaska's Mining Clash: A Tale of Values

About this episode

The episode discusses the novel 'The North Face of Summer' which explores the mining conflicts in Alaska during the 1970s.

The North Face of Summer by Russell Tabbert is a gripping novel set in Alaskas Kantishna Mining District during the wild land battles of 1979. Published by Cirque Press, its a 504-page story that explores the conflict between miners and federal rules locking up 56 million acres after President Jimmy Carters national monument declaration. The novel features realistic characters on all sides, including miner Bill Dunham, teen Natalie, environmentalist Kent, and old-timer Lars Peterson. The story shifts perspectives, humanizing everyone involved, and culminates in a Fourth of July showdown. This thoughtful tale captures Alaskas messy history without taking sides, making it a must-read for those interested in real conflicts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9c6dd412628f7667

Topics covered

• mining conflict
• Alaska history
• environmentalism
• federal regulations
• character perspectives

Keywords

• Alaska
• mining
• environmentalism
• 1979
• Kantishna
• Fourth of July
• conflict
• novel

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cirque Press

Books & works: The North Face of Summer

Places: Alaska, Kantishna Mining District

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