
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
Publisher | Epicenter Press (WA) |
Publish Date | February 01, 2008 |
Pages | 258 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780979047091 |
Dimensions | 8.8 X 6.3 X 0.6 inches | 0.8 pounds |
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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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