I think anyone who has even a passing interest in Alaska or history will fall in love with this series the way I have. A high recommendation for the second volume in the Aunt Phil’s Trunk Bringing Alaska History alive series.
– Kathryn Bennett

I think anyone who has even a passing interest in Alaska or history will fall in love with this series the way I have. A high recommendation for the second volume in the Aunt Phil’s Trunk Bringing Alaska History alive series.
Bill and Carlson really do bring Alaska’s History alive in Aunt Phil’s Trunk: Volume Two and it’s a joy to experience. Aunt Phil’s Trunk: Volume Two of the Bringing Alaska’s History Alive Series is highly recommended.
I highly recommend Aunt Phil’s Trunk by Laurel Downing Bill. It is a fascinating read that is sure to enthrall both scholars and casual readers alike.
Aunt Phil’s Trunk Volume Two by Laurel Downing Bill truly does bring Alaska’s history alive. Packed full of stories – all of which are true accounts – and accompanied by hundreds of amazing photographs, this is a book that no one could fail to enjoy.
Aunt Phil’s Trunk: Volume Two is a thought-provoking and informative book that will captivate both younger and older readers.
Laurel Bill has shared the contents of her inherited trunk, belonging to her Aunt Phil, making it a treasure chest to behold! We visited magnificent Alaska for the first time in 2007. It was in Anchorage at the outdoor market that we purchased from Laurel the first book in the Aunt Phil series. The rich […]
Hello from Iowa.I bought vol 1;2 and 3 of aunt phils trunk on june 4 2011 at the outdoor market in Anchorage. Laurel signed each vol. To the kramer grandchildren,I hope you enjoy this journey into alaska as past then signed and dated.We really enjoyed the journey through all 3 vol.We all learned so much. […]
I have read the first four and am eagerly awaiting the next one! I was born and raised in Alaska, and I just wish these books had been available when I was in school. Fascinating information and great pictures!
Have soooo enjoyed reading the series, Aunt Phil’s Trunk. Well done … I will be reading them again!
I think ‘Aunt Phil’s Trunk’ is a great source of information about Alaska. It is written in a way that is easily understood and all the pictures make me want to travel to Alaska.
I found the ‘Aunt Phil’s Trunk’ books extremely interesting and factual. And very easy to read. I have recommended the series to many of my friends.
I have enjoyed all these immensely—but then I love adventure. Congrats on such wonderful, mind stimulating reading—just the right mix of pics and words — in short stories. The stories are as big and satisfying as AK-itself.
These are the first books I’ve read in years and couldn’t put them down once I started!