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Of Moose and Men: A Skewed Look at Life in Alaska

This collection gathers humor columns that poke fun at everyday life in Alaska. The pieces wander across the odd and the ordinary, from quirky keepsakes made from moose parts to the ambitions and failures of a northern backyard garden.

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Each short entry is wry, pointed and warm toward its subject, and the book is built for dipping in and laughing out loud. Readers who enjoy dry, plain-spoken humor about the far north will find a lot to like here.

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