Hank Birnbaum selected a sea otter pelt from a pile of skins displayed on a wooden table and let me caress the soft, luxurious fur. “Sea otters don’t have a layer of blubber to help them keep warm, unlike otherRead more
Fort Ross — The Russian Stronghold in America
Mary Gilbert
History, Tours and Sightseeing, United States
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