The untamed beauty of Alaska from "summary" of Coming into the Country by John McPhee
In Alaska, the land is untamed, vast, and unspoiled. It is a place where nature reigns supreme, where the harshness of the environment is matched only by its breathtaking beauty. The landscape is dominated by snow-capped mountains, sprawling forests, and icy rivers that cut through the land like veins. It is a place where the forces of nature are on full display, where glaciers calve into the sea and wildlife roams freely. Alaska is a land of extremes, where the summers are short and intense, and the winters long and brutal. The people who live here are hardy and resilient, living in harmony with the land and its rhythms. They have a deep respect for nature, understanding that it is both friend and foe. In this unforgiving landscape, survival is not guaranteed, and only the strongest and most resourceful will thri...
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