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A Brief History of Anchorage

By: Derek Monaghan
Narrated by: Tania Mannion
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Anchorage is more than Alaska’s largest city—it’s a living chronicle of resilience, reinvention, and cultural convergence. In this immersive 10-chapter narrative, Derek Monaghan traces Anchorage’s evolution from ancient Dena’ina homelands to a modern hub shaped by railroads, war, oil, and global commerce.

This nonfiction journey explores:

  • Indigenous lifeways and Russian missions
  • The gold rush and birth of a railroad town
  • New Deal agricultural experiments in the Matanuska Valley
  • Military expansion during WWII and Cold War tensions
  • The devastating 1964 earthquake and Anchorage’s rebirth
  • The oil boom’s economic transformation
  • Today’s Anchorage—a city of diversity, innovation, and enduring legacy

Rich in historical nuance and emotional resonance, A Brief History of Anchorage honors the people, forces, and landscapes that shaped a city at the edge of the world. Whether you're a curious traveler, lifelong Alaskan, or student of American history, this book offers a vivid, accessible portrait of a city that continues to adapt, inspire, and endure.

©2025 Derek Monaghan (P)2025 Derek Monaghan Americas United States
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