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  • The interior title page of the memoir 'Another Day in Paradise: Island Memories from the Thirties and Forties' by James K. Long. The page is propped on a black stand and features a personal inscription and signature from the author in black ink, reading, 'Hope you enjoy the stories, Best wishes, James K. Long'. This Long Publishing edition documents the West Linn, Oregon publishing details and copyright year of 2004, reflecting the genuine character of this collectible regional history.
  • The back cover of the memoir 'Another Day in Paradise: Island Memories from the Thirties and Forties' by James K. Long. The design features a nostalgic, sepia-toned archival photograph of a young boy in a hat and work clothes standing by a wooden fence. This Pacific Northwest memoir captures the essence of childhood summers on Orcas Island before electricity, documenting the well-preserved condition of this unique local history volume.
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James K. Long | Biography & Memoir

Another Day in Paradise: Island Memories from the Thirties and Forties by James K. Long

Another Day in Paradise: Island Memories from the Thirties and Forties by James K. Long

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Orcas Island resident James K. Long records growing up in the San Juan Islands before rural electrification transformed Pacific Northwest island life.

James K. Long recounts his childhood summers and year-round upbringing on Orcas Island in Washington State's Puget Sound during the 1930s and 1940s. Long details daily life before power lines reached the islands, capturing farming practices, boat transportation, salmon fishing, local schoolhouse education, and tight-knit community traditions.

His narrative records local Pacific Northwest history, reflecting on the simplicity, physical labor, and self-reliance of pre-WWII island living.

Why You’ll Love This Book

James K. Long shares authentic Pacific Northwest history, pre-electric rural living, and island community anecdotes. A nostalgic memoir paperback for Orcas Island visitors, Puget Sound historians, and Pacific Northwest readers.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Long Publishing

Pages: 175

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 2004

ISBN: 

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