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Informationen zum Autor Mick Blackistone comes from a long line of Marylanders. His ancestors settled on the lower Potomac River in 1634. He has kept his close ties to the Chesapeake by involving himself in bay issues throughout his career. Formerly the vice president of government relations for the National Marine Manufacturers Association! Blackistone served on numerous committees and councils regarding boating issues. In 1992! the governor of Maryland! William Donald Schaefer! honored Blackistone with the distinction of âAdmiral of the Chesapeakeâ for his work at promoting environmental awareness and recreational boating. The award-winning author has written several books for children and adults on environmental protection of the bay! commercial fishing! and the disabled. His titles include Dancing with the Tide and Broken Wings Will Fly. Klappentext An intimate, unusual look at the Chesapeake Bay through beautiful images by renowned photographer, the late Marion Warren, and insightful poetry by award-winning author Mick Blackistone. Visit commercial watermen and farmers, catch and eat crabs and fish, walk deserted streets and homey lanes, and chat, build, and live with the people of the Chesapeake Bay region. Moments in time come alive in this book, revealing the warmth and spirit of living that is timeless in todays world. Capturing everyday thoughts and presenting hidden treasures located in changing communities, this trip through Marylands best-kept secret creates images for readers regardless of where they live. Zusammenfassung An intimate! unusual look at the Chesapeake Bay through beautiful images by renowned photographer! the late Marion Warren! and insightful poetry by award-winning author Mick Blackistone. Visit commercial watermen and farmers! catch and eat crabs and fish! walk deserted streets and homey lanes! and chat! build! and live with the people of the Chesapeake Bay region. Moments in time come alive in this book! revealing the warmth and spirit of living that is timeless in today's world. Capturing everyday thoughts and presenting hidden treasures located in changing communities! this trip through Maryland's best-kept secret creates images for readers regardless of where they live. ...
