Alaska Blues bookcover

Alaska Blues

A Story of Freedom, Risk, and Living Your Dream

Joe Upton 

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Description

FOR SEVEN MONTHS Joe Upton steered his 30-foot boat, the "Doreen," through the open channels and narrow, twisting passageways of Southeast Alaska, living the life of an itinerant commercial fisherman far from home.This is Upton's award-winning account of that season--the lonely hours at sea as well as the close community of the fishing fleet; the sudden, violent storms and glorious days of sunshine; the difficult, frenzied work and quiet moments of contemplation. "Alaska Blues" endures as a powerful and enduring portrait of a time and place--of a people and their way of life and the haunting, beautiful shores that draw them back, season after season.

Product Details

PublisherEpicenter Press (WA)
Publish DateFebruary 01, 2008
Pages258
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780979047091
Dimensions8.8 X 6.3 X 0.6 inches | 0.8 pounds
BISAC Categories: Travel, Travel,

About the Author

Joe Upton was a commercial fisherman for 25 years in Alaska and Maine. He is the author of seven books about Alaska. Joe lives with his wife on Bainbridge Island, Washington, and Vinalhaven Island, Maine.

Reviews

"A beautifully written book abot commericial fishing in coastal waters. Joe Upton delivers both the reality and romance of Southeast Alaska - David Guterson, author of Snow Falling on Cedars

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