It will thus be found that the contents of this pamphlet justified even the hasty publication which the public demands, and which precludes much attention to literary form; but an additional claim to attention is the information it seeks to give intending travelers to that far-away and very new and as yet unfurnished region, how to go and what to take, and what are the conditions and emergencies which they must prepare to meet. Undoubtedly the pioneers to the Yukon pictured the difficulties of the route and the hardships of their life in the highest colors, both to add to their self-glory and to reduce competition. Moreover, every day mitigates the hardships and makes easier the travel. Nevertheless, enough difficulties, dangers and chances of failure remain to make the going to Alaska a matter for very careful forethought on the part of every man. To help him weigh the odds and choose wisely, is the purpose of this little book.
ALASKA.
Districts, Capes and Points, Islands, Lakes, Mountains, Rivers, and Towns.
Districts.
| Pop. | |
| First, or Southeastern district | 8,038 |
| Second, or Kadiak district | 6,112 |
| Third, or Unalaska district | 2,361 |
| Fourth, or Nushagak district | 2,726 |
| Fifth, or Kuskokwim district | 5,424 |
| Sixth, or Yukon district | 3,914 |
| Seventh, or Arctic district | 3,222 |
| Total | 31,795 |