Condition Of The Fur-Seal Herd Of Alaska And The Conduct Of The Public Business On The Pribilof Islands (1913)

''Condition Of The Fur-Seal Herd Of Alaska And The Conduct Of The Public Business On The Pribilof Islands'' is a book written by Henry Wood Elliott in 1913. The book provides a detailed account of the state of the fur-seal herd in Alaska and the management of public affairs on the Pribilof Islands. The author was a naturalist and a special agent of the United States Treasury Department who was tasked with investigating the state of the fur-seal herd and the management of the Pribilof Islands.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed account of the history of the fur-seal industry in Alaska, the biology of the fur-seal, and the factors that led to the decline of the fur-seal population. The author also discusses the measures that were taken to protect the fur-seal population and the effectiveness of these measures.The second part of the book focuses on the management of public affairs on the Pribilof Islands. The author describes the conditions on the islands, the living conditions of the Aleutian people who lived on the islands, and the management of public funds. The author also discusses the role of the government in the management of the islands and the need for reforms to improve the living conditions of the Aleutian people.Overall, ''Condition Of The Fur-Seal Herd Of Alaska And The Conduct Of The Public Business On The Pribilof Islands'' is an important historical document that provides a detailed account of the state of the fur-seal industry in Alaska and the management of public affairs on the Pribilof Islands in the early 20th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Alaska and the management of natural resources.''The Report Of The Special Agents Of The House Committee On Expenditures In Department Of Commerce.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.