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Ely Echoes: The Portages Grow Longer (Minnesota)

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Listen to echoes of a life filled to the brim as probably the most Northland’s most renowned storytellers sallies forth once again to share his seventy-plus years of outside lore, folksy wisdom, and quirky humor, set against the wilderness backdrop of northern Minnesota.

Striding exuberantly into the 21st century, Bob Cary recounts memorable experiences of the 20 th century: fun-filled boyhood escapades all through the Depression, anecdotes from the war years, tales of guiding dignitaries within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, verbal snapshots of intriguing friends and neighbors up north, reflections on becoming a bridegroom in his seventies.

Indulge your personal nostalgia whilst this consummate yarn-spinner warms your heart along with his larger-than-life adventures. Gleaned from Bob’s stories and insights over many years as editor of the Ely Echo, and as probably the most country’s premier out of doors writers, Ely Echoes is stuffed with tall tales, splendid spoofs, crazy campaigns, and off-the-wall observations-all told within the unique style of up-beat humor and persuasive passion that make Jackpine Bob Cary a celebrated north country character.

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