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Building in the North is a fully updated edition of the classic work by Elbert F. Rice, a professor at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, who with a steady supply of wit, charm, and his own hands-on experience helped to invent Northern engineering. Easily readable and accessible to anyone with a healthy sense of humor and a willingness to live in the beautiful North, this guide is essential for those who dream of building that longed-for cabin in the woods--or simply find themselves needing to learn to cope with the threat of permafrost in a frigid climate. Illustrated with Rice's own drawings and filled with invaluable folk knowledge, this contribution to science and human experience in the Great North will delight adventurers and natives alike.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781602230194
  • ISBN-10: 1602230196
  • Publisher: University of Alaska Press
  • Publish Date: March 2008
  • Dimensions: 10.95 x 8.57 x 0.27 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.87 pounds
  • Page Count: 100

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