{"product_id":"great-stories-of-the-great-lakes-by-dwight-boyer-1966-dodd-mead-company-hardcover-with-dust-jacket","title":"Great Stories of the Great Lakes by Dwight Boyer (1966), Dodd Mead \u0026 Company, Hardcover with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet sail on an unforgettable journey through the mysteries, heroism, and tragedies of the Great Lakes with Dwight Boyer’s \u003cem\u003eGreat Stories of the Great Lakes\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwight Boyer’s \u003cem\u003eGreat Stories of the Great Lakes\u003c\/em\u003e captures the remarkable history of ships and sailors on the world’s largest freshwater seas. From the earliest voyages of immigrant ships and schooners to the immense steel freighters of modern times, this collection sheds light on the perilous and often tragic legacy of navigating the Great Lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulously researched and true stories, Boyer shares gripping tales of shipwrecks, storms, collisions, and the haunting mysteries of vessels and sailors lost to time. Featuring accounts of famous wrecks like the \u003cem\u003eGriffon\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eRouse Simmons\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as a focus on lesser-documented lakes like Erie, this book combines historical fact with pathos, heroism, and occasional humor to create an engaging and insightful maritime narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGreat Stories of the Great Lakes\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwight Boyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dodd Mead \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 242\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 6 x 1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear on the dust jacket; signed in marker by a previous owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author: Dwight Boyer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwight Boyer (1912–1978) was a respected reporter and marine historian of the Great Lakes. Known for his feature-length narratives, Boyer chronicled the life, mystery, and disaster aboard lake freighters. Writing for \u003cem\u003eThe Blade\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Plain Dealer\u003c\/em\u003e, Boyer became an authority on the history of the Great Lakes, capturing the drama of one of the harshest trades on the inland seas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Riveting Maritime Chronicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for history buffs, maritime enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to the legends of the Great Lakes, \u003cem\u003eGreat Stories of the Great Lakes\u003c\/em\u003e offers an intimate look into a fascinating era of exploration, shipping, and survival. The vivid storytelling and comprehensive research make this book a treasure for collectors and casual readers alike. 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