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Bears. Salmon. Volcanoes. Wilderness. Culture. These are the terranes of Katmai. Each is distinct, but in combination these features create a place like no other. Read about the uniqueness of Katmai in this blog.

Explorers of Katmai Country: Alphonse Pinart (1852-1911)

October 30, 2014 Posted by: Landis Ehler

Explorers of Katmai Country: In this series of posts, we’ll highlight different people tied to Katmai’s varied history.

The first person in this series was an adventurer, linguist, collector of antiquities, probable plunderer of historic documents, and the originator of mysterious crystal skulls. These descriptions and more can be applied to the nebulous French national Alphonse Pinart.

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