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Travelers & Explorers - Arctic Homestead: The True Story of One Family's Survival and Courage in the Alaskan Wilds

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Book Synopsis: In 1973, Norma Cobb, her husband Lester, and their five children, the oldest of whom was nine-years-old and the youngest, twins, barely one, pulled up stakes in the Lower Forty-eight and headed north to Alaska to follow a pioneer dream of claiming land under the Homestead Act. The only land available lay north of Fairbanks near the Arctic Circle where grizzlies outnumbered humans twenty to one. In addition to fierce winters and predatory animals, the Alaskan frontier drew the more unsavory elements of society's fringes. From the beginning, the Cobbs found themselves pitted in a life or death feud with unscrupulous neighbors who would rob from new settlers, attempt to burn them out, shoot them, and jump their claim. The Cobbs were chechakos, tenderfeet, in a lost land that consumed even toughened settlers. Everything, including their "civilized" past, conspired to defeat them. They constructed a cabin and the first snow collapsed the roof. They built too close to the creek and spring breakup threatened to flood them out. Bears prowled the nearby woods, stalking the children, and Lester Cobb would leave for months at a time in search of work. But through it all, they survived on the strength of Norma Cobb---a woman whose love for her family knew no bounds and whose courage in the face of mortal danger is an inspiration to us all. Arctic Homestead is her story.

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Immerse yourself in the thrilling and inspiring true tale of survival and courage with Arctic Homestead: The True Story of One Family's Survival and Courage in the Alaskan Wilds. Join Norma Cobb, her husband Lester, and their five children as they embark on an extraordinary journey to the untamed lands of Alaska, chasing their pioneer dream of claiming land under the Homestead Act. This mesmerizing account takes you through the heart-pounding challenges they faced, from the treacherous winters and predatory animals to the dangerous characters lurking on the fringes of society.

From the very beginning, the Cobbs found themselves in a life-or-death feud, battling unscrupulous neighbors who would stop at nothing to rob and endanger newcomers. But the Cobbs were resilient chechakos, determined to carve a life in a land that devoured the weak. Against all odds, they managed to build a cabin, only to have it collapse under the weight of the first snow. They faced the constant threat of flooding as their settlement was perched too close to the creek. And with bears prowling nearby, their children were in constant danger. To make matters even more challenging, Lester would frequently leave for extended periods in search of work.

Arctic Homestead is an extraordinary testament to the indomitable spirit of Norma Cobb. Her unwavering love for her family and unyielding bravery in the face of mortal danger will captivate your heart and ignite your own sense of adventure. As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat, eagerly following their every triumph and setback. This is a story that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page, a reminder that even in the harshest of circumstances, the human spirit can conquer all.

Are you ready to experience the gripping journey of the Cobb family? Join them in their fight for survival and triumph over adversity. Get your copy of Arctic Homestead today and be transported to the mesmerizing Alaskan wilderness. Click here to embark on this unforgettable adventure.

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