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Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite
No Place Like Nome: The Bering Strait Seen Through Its Most Storied City by Michael Engelhard is an interesting foray into the past, derived from a personal passion for Nome’s history and the line between facts and myths. The region where Nome is located has an extensive legacy that many don’t know, one that goes back a millennium and features everything from Cold War monuments to a spa that became an orphanage to mammoths. This book sets out to rectify what you don’t know with incredible stories and history, as the author provides personal insights and knowledge through a series of recollections and photographs. You’ll meet a variety of people along the way, from dreamers who explored the terrain to reindeer herders and everyone in between. You may even encounter famous names such as Wyatt Earp.
This is a truly fascinating book on Nome’s history and legacy, with stories that capture your attention and reveal information. Michael Engelhard dispels the misconceptions that Nome only began in the 1800s, sharing stories that go beyond what most history books choose to highlight. Each story provides something a little different, whether it’s bear-holes or mammoths. This book makes learning about history enjoyable, such as the residents of the Yukon River who fed mastodon meat to their dogs. The unique approach by the author honors history, which is sometimes forgotten, and provides stories that demonstrate the concept of passing things down through generations. Photos give visuals to each story, allowing you to see the region and the people. The characters featured are interesting, and as you get to know them, you discover why they’re referred to as ‘colorful’, such as the lemming lady and those who transformed walrus tusks into art. Anyone who enjoys historical or nonfiction reads will devour this book, but the stories and writing will appeal to readers of all interests and ages. No Place Like Nome is a great way to learn and connect with the past, and while the focus is on the Nome area, it is a brilliant example of how many stories one place has in its history.
