Island folk [[electronic resource] ] : the people of Isle Royale / / Peter Oikarinen

• Autore: Oikarinen Peter
• Pubblicazione: Minneapolis, : University of Minnesota Press, 2008
• Edizione: 1st University of Minnesota Press ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (185 p.)
• Disciplina: 977.4; 977.4/9970430922
• Soggetto topico: Natural history - Michigan - Isle Royale
• Soggetto geografico: Isle Royale (Mich.) Biography; Isle Royale (Mich.) History Anecdotes; Isle Royale (Mich.) Social life and customs Anecdotes
• Note generali: "Originally published in 1979 by Isle Royale Natural History Association, Houghton, Michigan"--T.p. verso.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface : then and now -- A pinch of history -- John T. Skadberg -- Ingeborg Holte -- Einer Ekmark -- Stanley Sivertson -- Roy Oberg -- Milford and Myrtle Johnson -- The McPherrens -- Glen Merritt -- Grant Merritt -- Elizabeth Kemmer, E.K -- Westy and Bylo Farmer -- Clint Maxwell -- Howard "Buddy" Sivertson -- Pete Edisen -- Elaine Rude -- A typical herring net setup -- Lake trout, whitefish, and ciscoe nets -- A typical hook-line system.
• Sommario/riassunto: The history of a working fishing community comes alive in this collection of stories from the people who made a life on Isle Royale. In Island Folk, candid photographs illuminate the experiences of the unique individuals who chose to live in this beautiful and isolated setting. Recalled memories tell a familiar tale of the transformation of the island from a working fishing village to a national park haven for tourists.
• Titolo autorizzato: Island folk
• ISBN: 0-8166-5671-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910781807903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Fesler-Lampert Minnesota heritage book series.