A Statement Submitted in the Fur-Seal Herd of Alaska ... by Henry W. Elliott. Dec. 15 1913

<p>This document A Statement Submitted in the Fur-Seal Herd of Alaska ... by Henry W. Elliott. Dec. 15 1913 presents testimony and information regarding the fur seal population in Alaska at the beginning of the 20th century. Prepared for the House Committee On Expenditures In Dept. Of Commerce it offers insights into the state of the Alaskan fur-seal herd likely discussing conservation efforts population trends and perhaps disputes surrounding the management and exploitation of this valuable natural resource. This historical record provides a valuable glimpse into early wildlife management practices and the economic and ecological importance of fur seals to the region.<br/><br/>The statement would be relevant to researchers and historians studying environmental history wildlife conservation and the economic development of Alaska. It sheds light on the political and scientific discussions surrounding resource management at a crucial time in American history. </p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>