Outhouses of Alaska

Author:
Photography and stories by Harry M. Walter

Recommended Age Group:
ALL AGES

Epicenter Press, Fairbanks, AK $14.95.

This book contains "entertaining commentary" about Alaska outhouses, interesting people and short stories that reflect on the culture and early life in Alaska.

Pages 36 and 37 highlight "Outhouse Classic", races held each February in Anchorage. Residents race outhouses on skis through the downtown area.

This picture book contains great photographs, which could certainly be used for some interesting discussions! There are beautiful photographs of Alaska as well.