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17153 | John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman |
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17152 | John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman |
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| Description: Biography of John Gilley |
12874 | John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman |
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| Description: Originally an article in the Century Magazine, published 50 years prior. this work tells the story of John Gilley, who " by hard toil cleared fields, built dwellings, fished on forgotten waters, reared families and...managed schools and churches and administered self-governing communities." Gilley was born on Cranberry Island and lived most of his life on Baker's Island. |
12584 | John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman |
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| Description: Originally published in the Century Magazine; the author knew John Gilley well and appreciated his hard work clearing fields, building dwellings, fished, raised a family, etc. He was a "hard-working, stout hearted man". |