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Marilyn's memoir is a colorful account of raising a family on an Alaskan fishing boat that begins in 1946 with Marilyn's transformation from an Iowa farm girl into a seasoned fisherman. She interweaves history, the beauty of the country, the wildlife, the friendships and the challenges with the happy times afloat. The 133 photos capture her family's uniique lifestyle. ... Read more

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Hope that there is a sequel!!!
My husband and I had just spent a number of fascinating days exploring The Pan Handle of Alaska (Southeast Alaska)-Which included-a number of communities that are only reached by boat or plane, as well as gliding among the ice floats in an area called Tracy's Arm to view a large glacier.When we landed in Petersberg we visited the museum and met Marilyn Jordan George. We could not resist buying her book; Following The Alaskan Dream.
We have both read it and have both thoroughly enjoyed it. The author gives you a detailed account of how life was lived during her days of salmon trolling in Southeast Alaska. Marilyn recounts the good-times and the trials of raising a family living on a boat, while salmon trolling with her husband, Skip Jordan.
It was most gratifying to read and enjoy a book that represents how positive thinking and a zest for life can give you such great pleasure. I was very sorry it ended---and hoped that there will be a sequel.Eliot Marshall/Klatzkin-Yardley, Pa.

Pure Pleasure
I bought this book at a book-signing Marilyn was having at Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center in Alaska. I was was there on a side trip from a cruise ship, and it was my lucky day. Marilyn autographed it for me, and I took it back to the ship - where it hardly left my hands for the balance of the cruise, and on the plane home. What a great book! Reading this account of Marilyn's early life with her husband in Alaska is like becoming a part of her family. You suffer with them when they don't find fish, and rejoice with them when the year is good. You see in your mind's eye the beauty of Alaskan waters, and can almost smell the salty air as they hunt the elusive salmon. You rejoice in the birth of each child, and marvel at their life aboard a small fishing boat. You live with them in the tiny cabin they build on land. Written in the first person, Marilyn brings you to Alaska and into her family with a wealth of details, and with a skill and honesty to be admired. The book deserves every one of it's Five Stars rating. Do yourself a favor and buy it for some long weekend when you want a really good read. You will not regret it!

A Wonderful Life
Besides telling the not-to-be-put-down story of her life, the author has created a historical document of southeastern Alaska, including the changes that occured during her many years there. The book is also a source of inspirational quotations which embody the Alaskan spirit. Marilyn Jordan George is a multitalented person; I am glad she penned her life story.

Experience life on a fishing boat
Vivid portrayal of southeast Alaska's vanishing fishing industry. Sharing the author's lifetime of experiences I could almost feel salt spray in my face. A must-read for anyone who has lived in this beautiful country, has visited there, or dreams of Alaska.

What an Adventure
Marilyn literally takes you aboard with her and her family.I almost got sea sick.LOLMarilyn is articulate and tells it like it is.She doesn't sugar coat the unfortunate happenings.You will laugh, you will cry and you will get angry at certain characters.All in all a wonderful read. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1907.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1933, this is a lengthy collection containing a lifetime's worth of notes, hints, tips and advice from an experienced fisherman. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Pressare republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Contents Include - Trout Fishing - Salmon Fishing - Sea Trout Fishing - Striking, Playing, Landing - Casting and Spinning - Pike Fishing - Sundries - The Salmon Family ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Title: A Historical Introduction to the Study of the New Testament; Being an Expansion of Lectures Delivered in the Divinity School of the University of DublinPublisher: London, MurrayPublication date: 1889Subjects: New TestamentNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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1887. A collection of sermons by George Salmon who was a distinguished mathematician as well as a theologian. Contents: Gnosticism and Agnosticism; Union with Christ; The Pure in Heart Shall See God; Ill Success in Searching after Righteousness; Pain and Disease; Hunger and Thirst after Righteousness; The Keynote of the Epistle to the Hebrews; Bowing in the House of Rimmon; Shame; The Denial of Peter; Charity and Love; Charitable Belief; Slavery; The Interpretation of Scripture; Reward According to Work; The Two Classes; Working Together with God; and The Forgiveness of Sins. ... Read more