BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard Author writes essay for salmon conservation print A limited edition print with an essay by author and conservationist David James Duncan David James Duncan is an American novelist, essayist, and fly-fisherman. He is the author of two bestselling novels, The River Why (1983) and The Brothers K (1992). is now available from the Save Our Wild Salmon organization. The image on the print - created by photographer Frederic Ohringer - shows boats filled with fishermen in an Eastern Washington
Duncan's short, accompanying essay grieves the losses salmon communities have suffered but offers hope that fishermen and farmers will one day share the bounty bounty, payment made by a government bounty, amount paid by a government for the achievement of certain economic or other goals. It often takes the form of a premium paid for the increased production or export of certain goods. of land and water. Duncan is Duncan I (died Aug. 1, 1040, near Elgin, Moray, Scot.) King of the Scots (1034–40). The grandson of King Malcolm II, his accession to the throne violated the system in which kingship alternated between two branches of the royal family. the author of the novels ``The River Why'' and ``The Brothers K.'' Save Our Wild Salmon says it is trying to reach out to farmers, shippers and communities to help restore wild salmon while promoting inland agricultural communities. To view the print, called `Lost River,' or to obtain a copy, go to www.wildsalmon .org. Copies are available for a $30 donation to Save Our Wild Salmon. Some autographed au·to·graph n. 1. A person's own signature or handwriting. 2. A manuscript in the author's handwriting. tr.v. au·to·graphed, au·to·graph·ing, au·to·graphs 1. prints are available for a $100 donation. Readings and signings MONDAY Rod Fielder - The author - also known as ``Oregon Bill'' - will be reading from and signing copies of his book, "Oregon Bill's Grit See Grantor Retained Income Trust. and Gumption: Tales from Brownsville," a collection of yarns from a rural farming and logging community. 7 p.m., Main Street Coffee, 240 Main St., Brownsville. 466-3900. Deadlines The Book Notes deadline is 9 a.m. Friday for publication nine days later. Mail to: Book Notes, Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440; fax to 338-2813; or e-mail to rgfeatures@guardnet.com. |
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