{"product_id":"cordova-9780738581699","title":"Cordova","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCordova's part in Alaska's early history and contribution to the fishing industry, culture and growth are uncovered in this fascinating history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCordova is built upon a rich foundation of bounties from both the sea and the land; add to that the traditions of many cultures of people and the result is a novel Alaskan community. Natives lived near the shores of the lake, and coastal areas of Prince William Sound guaranteed a food source with the return of the salmon each spring. Salmon also attracted others; by 1887, two canneries were operating in the Odiak Slough area. By 1915, Cordova became known as the \"Razor Clam Capital of the World.\" High in the Wrangell Mountains lays the rich Kennecott copper lode; Cordova's deepwater port was selected as the most accessible terminus for copper ore shipment. A 196-mile railroad delivered the first train loaded with copper ore to Cordova in 1911, beginning an era of prosperity and growth. Cordova has since survived the loss of the railroad, devastating fires, nature's earthquakes, and man-made oil spills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcadia Publishing (SC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/03\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780738581699\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.40d","brand":"Cathy R. Sherman with Photographs from t","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40189770596533,"sku":"9780738581699","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_33f3463b-1461-462d-987f-1dd06c8dc33c.jpg?v=1623126714","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/cordova-9780738581699","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}