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Arctic & Antarctica - Amazing Pipeline Stories: How Building the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Transformed Life in America's Last Frontier

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       Book Synopsis: In the 1970s, the world's largest construction companies invaded Alaska in a wild rush to build the 800-mile $8 billion trans-Alaska pipeline. Workers by the tens of thousands headed north, hoping to make their fortunes working on the pipeline, in a stampede that dramatically affected Alaska. With the avalanche of big money and new arrivals came new problems: drugs, prostitution, gambling, and violent crime. Rapid economic and social changes ultimately touched the lives of virtually every Alaskan. Journalist Dermot Cole, dean of the Alaska press corps, recalls the best of the pipeline stories with humor, authenticity, and drama.

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Looking for an incredible true story that will take you on a thrilling journey through America's Last Frontier? Look no further than "Amazing Pipeline Stories: How Building the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Transformed Life in America's Last Frontier." This captivating book takes you back to the 1970s when Alaska saw an unprecedented influx of construction companies vying to build the monumental 800-mile trans-Alaska pipeline.

Experience the excitement as tens of thousands of workers flocked to Alaska, driven by the hope of striking it rich while working on this mammoth project. "Amazing Pipeline Stories" vividly captures the wild rush, the big money, and the new arrivals that brought with them both fortune and chaos. From the rise of drugs, prostitution, and gambling to the surge in violent crime, the societal impact of this frenzied era is explored with gripping detail.

Renowned journalist Dermot Cole, a stalwart of the Alaska press corps, brings his firsthand knowledge and unparalleled storytelling skills to bring you the best of the pipeline stories. With a perfect blend of humor, authenticity, and drama, Cole paints a vivid picture of how rapid economic and social changes transformed the lives of Alaskans in ways they could never have imagined.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this extraordinary journey through time. Immerse yourself in the enthralling pages of "Amazing Pipeline Stories: How Building the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Transformed Life in America's Last Frontier" and discover a fascinating chapter in American history that continues to captivate readers worldwide. Get your copy today and join the thousands who have already been enthralled by this remarkable tale.

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