Ely Echoes: The Portages Grow Longer

by Bob Cary

Listen to echoes of a life filled to the brim as one of the Northland's most renowned storytellers sallies forth once again to share his seventy-plus years of outdoor 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 20th fun-filled boyhood escapades during the Depression, anecdotes from the war years, tales of guiding dignitaries in 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 own nostalgia while this consummate yarn-spinner warms your heart with his larger-than-life adventures. Gleaned from Bob's stories and insights over many years as editor of the Ely Echo, and as one of the country's premier outdoor writers, Ely Echoes is filled with tall tales, splendid spoofs, crazy campaigns, and off-the-wall observations-all told in the unique style of up-beat humor and persuasive passion that make Jackpine Bob Cary a celebrated north country character.

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you've ever been canoeing in the boundary waters you will really appreciate the book.

[Joanne Vruno · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful stories about growing up in the north woods of Ely.