No matter how often you travel to North America, there’s always something new to discover. Kuoni’s specialist US and Canada brochure for 08/09 showcases a fine selection of fascinating options whatever your budget or dreams.
Page 156: Alaska
(see this page)...Spanish, Danish, British and Russians, amongst others,
Alaska was sold to America, by the Russians, in 1867 for $7.2 million! What bought
Alaska into the world limelight however, was the discovery of gold in the 1890's. Many thousands were lured to
Alaska by the promise of quick riches and frontier...
