ICELESS ARCTIC

"This is Alaska without snow. Scenes taken from aboard ship show the mountains, wooded islands, and rugged shoreline. Then random views at Sitka and Skagway, wild flowers, an Alaskan farmer plowing. There is a monument to 'Soapy' Smith, and an intricately carved totem pole. There is an extensive sequence on salmon fishing: salmon leaping from the sea; being hauled in in huge nets; stored in great bins and then salted. Commentary, and an accompaniment of orchestral music. 'Recommended for social geography, grades 4 through 9; should have some value grades 10 through 12 also.' Advisory committee"