Letters from the Carpenter's Wife: Glacier Bay Lodge, Alaska Winter of 1971-72

A cozy memoir of Alaskan history, heartwarming and humorous. The book is a compelling tale of blizzards, harrowing travel, quirky characters, fellowship, and kitchen drama. Charming illustrations enhance the engaging storyline written over 50 years ago. Leah Allender's memoir chronicles her winter 1971-72 adventure at Glacier Bay Lodge. Husband Jack had been hired as carpenter foreman for the NPS lodge expansion. Gracious in her daily life, candid in letters to family, Leah loved her time in Alaska during the worst winter in 40 years.