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The Chesapeake: Legends, Yarns & Barnacles:: A Collection of Short Stories from the pages of The Chesapeake, Book 2
This is the black & white version of this book. Photos inside and all content is identical to the color edition except they are in b & w to make the book more affordable. These stories in this second book of The Chesapeake are written by folks who have lived a combined total of nearly two centuries in the region. Experts on fishing, story telling, sailing, building boats and yachts as a well as a Naval aviator who won WWII single-handedly, there are also yarns about floating islands and tips on living from the Country Philosopher. Also included are a few from a fellow who graduated from Georgetown University during the Great Depression and, while operating his own farm near Point Lookout, began the first cooperative effort with watermen and farms in the Chesapeake region. The authentic is mixed with the possible and drizzled with the improbable. Join Fred McCoy, Jack Rue, Mark Robbins, Mel Brokenshire, Vi Englund, Rich Johnson, Stephen Gore Uhler, Joey Greenwell, Pepper Langley, Alan Brylawski and other great writers of The Chesapeake to explore the land of the flask, the fiddle and the dark roasted possum! Learn the art of lucky fishing!
- GenresHistorical Fiction
212 pages, Paperback
First published December 16, 2011
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About the author
Ken Rossignol
67 books70 followersWriting in true crime, maritime history and cruise thrillers occupies most of Ken Rossignol's time.
As a maritime history speaker, Rossignol enjoys meeting audiences around the world and discussing the original news stories of the sinking of the RMS Titanic and other maritime history topics.
In recent years Rossignol has appeared on dozens of ships in the Pacific, Atlantic, Mediterranean and Caribbean discussing the stories of the heroes of the Titanic, the explorations of the new world voyagers, the Bermuda Triangle and the history of piracy.
Rossignol appears at the Titanic Museum Attractions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri for book signings and to talk with visitors about the RMS Titanic.
He has appeared on Good Morning America, ABC 20/20; ABC World News Tonight and in a 2012 production of Discovery Channel Investigation Motives & Murders Series, A Body in the Bay.
News coverage of Rossignol’s landmark civil rights case, represented by Levine Sullivan Koch & Schulz re: United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Rossignol v Voorhaar, 2003, included articles in most major news outlets, as well as a column by syndicated columnists James J. Kilpatrick.
The story of the St. Mary's Today newspaper is now available in ebook and paperback: The Story of THE RAG! The book includes nearly 200 editorial cartoons that appeared over the years.
A strong highway safety advocate, Rossignol also publishes the DWIHitParade.com which focuses on impaired driving and the monthly publication, The Chesapeake.
News coverage of Rossignol’s DWIHitParade won an Emmy in 2012 for WJLA reporter Jay Korff and coverage of the St. Mary’s Today newspaper by WUSA reporter Bruce Leshan was awarded an Emmy in 2000.
As a maritime history speaker, Rossignol enjoys meeting audiences around the world and discussing the original news stories of the sinking of the RMS Titanic and other maritime history topics.
In recent years Rossignol has appeared on dozens of ships in the Pacific, Atlantic, Mediterranean and Caribbean discussing the stories of the heroes of the Titanic, the explorations of the new world voyagers, the Bermuda Triangle and the history of piracy.
Rossignol appears at the Titanic Museum Attractions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri for book signings and to talk with visitors about the RMS Titanic.
He has appeared on Good Morning America, ABC 20/20; ABC World News Tonight and in a 2012 production of Discovery Channel Investigation Motives & Murders Series, A Body in the Bay.
News coverage of Rossignol’s landmark civil rights case, represented by Levine Sullivan Koch & Schulz re: United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Rossignol v Voorhaar, 2003, included articles in most major news outlets, as well as a column by syndicated columnists James J. Kilpatrick.
The story of the St. Mary's Today newspaper is now available in ebook and paperback: The Story of THE RAG! The book includes nearly 200 editorial cartoons that appeared over the years.
A strong highway safety advocate, Rossignol also publishes the DWIHitParade.com which focuses on impaired driving and the monthly publication, The Chesapeake.
News coverage of Rossignol’s DWIHitParade won an Emmy in 2012 for WJLA reporter Jay Korff and coverage of the St. Mary’s Today newspaper by WUSA reporter Bruce Leshan was awarded an Emmy in 2000.
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March 30, 2016
A great collection of stories and articles originally published in the Maryland newspaper, The Chesapeake. Maritime enthusiasts and residents of the states of Maryland (and Florida) will take the most interest, as the stories feature these 2 states.
Ken Rossignol and his friend Larry Jarboe penned quite a few of the articles included in this volume of The Chesapeake, accompanied by many other reporters' pieces. Most of the articles have some sort of nautical interest, whether about boats in general, fishing, or maybe it's just about life in the Chesapeake Bay area. By the end of the book, I grew to acknowledge these writers as authorities on the subject at hand.
One of my favorites included in the book is "Serendipity Serenade", about a 25' boat that gets terrorized by a bull shark, and the guys on that boat live to tell the tale! [I seem to think there was a second shark tale in the mix, which I enjoyed too.] Another story I loved was the one in which the guy who has "several hobbies of long standing that require quietude" gets to have a unique experience on the bay, one still night.
NOTE: Personally, I didn't always like the bad mouths that some of these "seasoned sailors" have (but this may not affect all readers), and the stories are still enjoyable.
Overall? Good, intriguing adventures to read about!
Ken Rossignol and his friend Larry Jarboe penned quite a few of the articles included in this volume of The Chesapeake, accompanied by many other reporters' pieces. Most of the articles have some sort of nautical interest, whether about boats in general, fishing, or maybe it's just about life in the Chesapeake Bay area. By the end of the book, I grew to acknowledge these writers as authorities on the subject at hand.
One of my favorites included in the book is "Serendipity Serenade", about a 25' boat that gets terrorized by a bull shark, and the guys on that boat live to tell the tale! [I seem to think there was a second shark tale in the mix, which I enjoyed too.] Another story I loved was the one in which the guy who has "several hobbies of long standing that require quietude" gets to have a unique experience on the bay, one still night.
NOTE: Personally, I didn't always like the bad mouths that some of these "seasoned sailors" have (but this may not affect all readers), and the stories are still enjoyable.
Overall? Good, intriguing adventures to read about!
October 28, 2015
As you read these stories remember they are true stories written by master story tellers that live or lived in the Chesapeake Area. Each chapter is a complete story written by a different person about fishermen and their catch or other interesting stories.
These are stories from the past to the present time. Some are fish tales that include tips on how to catch fish, where to find fish, the right bait for the job with good tips on how to care for your rod and reels. The wonderful color pictures are a real plus.
This is a very enjoyable read , fast paced, refreshing, makes you feel like you are on your uncle,s front porch listening to the old timers telling their life's events, you can almost hear them laughing in the back ground. A wonderful book to relax with.
These are stories from the past to the present time. Some are fish tales that include tips on how to catch fish, where to find fish, the right bait for the job with good tips on how to care for your rod and reels. The wonderful color pictures are a real plus.
This is a very enjoyable read , fast paced, refreshing, makes you feel like you are on your uncle,s front porch listening to the old timers telling their life's events, you can almost hear them laughing in the back ground. A wonderful book to relax with.
July 22, 2016
Nice local stories.
August 13, 2015
Was given this book,for honest review at first was hard but here is my reviewhttps://www.amazon.com/review/R2TDCDG...
March 30, 2016
A great collection of stories and articles originally published in the Maryland newspaper, The Chesapeake. Maritime enthusiasts and residents of the states of Maryland (and Florida) will take the most interest, as the stories feature these 2 states.
Ken Rossignol and his friend Larry Jarboe penned quite a few of the articles included in this volume of The Chesapeake, accompanied by many other reporters' pieces. Most of the articles have some sort of nautical interest, whether about boats in general, fishing, or maybe it's just about life in the Chesapeake Bay area. By the end of the book, I grew to acknowledge these writers as authorities on the subject at hand.
One of my favorites included in the book is "Serendipity Serenade", about a 25' boat that gets terrorized by a bull shark, and the guys on that boat live to tell the tale! [I seem to think there was a second shark tale in the mix, which I enjoyed too.] Another story I loved was the one in which the guy who has "several hobbies of long standing that require quietude" gets to have a unique experience on the bay, one still night.
NOTE: Personally, I didn't always like the bad mouths that some of these "seasoned sailors" have (but this may not affect all readers), and the stories are still enjoyable.
Overall? Good, intriguing adventures to read about!
Ken Rossignol and his friend Larry Jarboe penned quite a few of the articles included in this volume of The Chesapeake, accompanied by many other reporters' pieces. Most of the articles have some sort of nautical interest, whether about boats in general, fishing, or maybe it's just about life in the Chesapeake Bay area. By the end of the book, I grew to acknowledge these writers as authorities on the subject at hand.
One of my favorites included in the book is "Serendipity Serenade", about a 25' boat that gets terrorized by a bull shark, and the guys on that boat live to tell the tale! [I seem to think there was a second shark tale in the mix, which I enjoyed too.] Another story I loved was the one in which the guy who has "several hobbies of long standing that require quietude" gets to have a unique experience on the bay, one still night.
NOTE: Personally, I didn't always like the bad mouths that some of these "seasoned sailors" have (but this may not affect all readers), and the stories are still enjoyable.
Overall? Good, intriguing adventures to read about!
November 19, 2015
The series continues with the unique and enjoyable writing style of the author relating many stores from various people of the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay area of Southern Maryland. Though I lived in the area over 30 years I continue to learn many new things about this great area of America that I didn't know at all, while I learn even more about this I thought I knew about. Of course there are a few "tall" tales spread through the book but also great stores of a time not to distant past. People of great national status are revealed as actually being simple natural folks, including a Cardinal and always in a manner that will make you smile while reading! Even a mysterious reappearance of a German Submarine 40 years after the war!
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