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Legendary Swordfish Harpooners: Tales from the Past

Discover the lost tradition of swordfish harpooning in New England through true tales spanning from the 1940s to the late '80s. Explore the glory days of commercial fishing in Block Island with captivating stories of captains and crews. A tribute to a bygone era of harpooning excellence.

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Legendary Swordfish Harpooners: Tales from the Past

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  1. The Process withIke Sriskandarajah 1

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  4. Jessica Ilyse Kurn hails from the Midwest, where she got her media start by recording cooking shows in her kitchen. In 1999 she moved to New York City to attend Barnard College, Columbia University, where she graduated with degrees in environmental science and human rights. She lived in NYC for many years, working in the public schools and at an urban farm in Brooklyn. In 2007 she moved to Boston to pursue a degree in agriculture, food and environmental policy from Tufts University, where she got her masters in nutrition. At Living on Earth, Jessica Ilyse is a producer and a reporter covering health topics and all things food--from food safety, to genetic engineering, to agricultural innovations. 5

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  7. [NEWMANPR] - Catching swordfish using harpoons was a long-time practice of New England fishermen until the early 1960s, and Lynch’s book offers From: Mike DacriDate: Fri, May 4, 2012 at 9:13 AMSubject: [NEWMANPR] - Catching swordfish using harpoons was a long-time practice of New England fishermen until the early 1960s, and Lynch’s book offers true tales describing in detail that lost practiceTo: Eileen Bolinsky Good Morning Eileen,"Catching swordfish using harpoons was a long-time practice of New England fishermen until the early 1960s, and Lynch's book offers true tales describing in detail that lost practice.Lynch writes about a venerable tradition of commercial swordfish fishing by harpoon that was once centered on Block Island, R.I. Through a series of true stories about various captains and crews spanning the years from 1941 to the late '80s, Lynch pays homage to the last years of a harpooning tradition. Tour: Open Dates To arrange an interview please contact me at:Mike Dacri

  8. Wrap-Up • Say it quick! Be concise. • Why this, why now? A superlative or Peg. • Why you? Show authority. • Why us? Know the program, know the reporter.

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