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"Discover the adventures of an Alaskan woman biologist as she relates experiences working across varied landscapes and water bodies, including caribou counts in the Northwest Arctic, king crab index fishing in Lower Cook Inlet, and Chinook salmon investigations on the mighty Yukon River. The book highlights information collected under sometimes harrowing conditions to ensure that conservation measures sustain fish and game for the community's well-being. ""It was not lost on me that people's livelihoods or food supply depended on my ability to accomplish the job."" The book describes the obstacles she encountered and the problem-solving steps she used to address them. ""Field research in Alaska is not for the faint of heart, for Alaska's wilderness holds a deadly beauty."" For many assignments, she was the first woman to undertake the job, which ""sometimes caused the men I worked with to react with resistance."" Her persistence to succeed was motivated by the allure of adventure, the intrigue of nature, and the splendor of Alaska's pristine wilderness."

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This story needs to be told. The book is an engaging and well-written account of a biologist's explorations across Alaska's varied landscapes as she investigates wild animal populations and the rich connections with people who depend upon them. The author captures the beauty and danger of Alaska's natural world in her writing. As the first woman biologist to tackle many assignments, her perseverance is inspirational. Three thumbs up! Cathy Lair KlinestekerExecutive Director EmeritusSacramento River Discovery Center

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"Margaret F. Merritt, Ph.D. is a scientist, author, public speaker and outdoorswoman. She attended the University of California, Utah State University, and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Alaska. After decades writing and publishing in the scientific literature, she has recently focused her research and writing on historical biographies. She lives in Alaska. ""I like to bring forward stories of seemingly ordinary people who, like most of us, have flaws yet show remarkable characteristics that inspire us. I write to entertain, educate, and encourage the reader's thoughtful reflection on past issues that remain relevant today."""

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