"Gunflint Falling" author Cary J. Griffith visits Drury Lane Books in Grand Marais for Author Talk and a community discussion
Feb 19, 2024 10:34AM ● By Content Editor
Author Cary J. Griffith posing with his new book Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters at the Author Talk in Grand Marais' Drury Lane Books. All photos by Alex Dobbins.
By Alex Dobbins for Boreal Community Media - February 19, 2024
On February 16, 2024, Drury Lane Books in Grand Marais hosted an Author Talk with Cary J. Griffith, who talked about his new book Gunflint Falling: Blowdown of the Boundary Waters, which is a prequel to Gunflint Burning: Fire in the Boundary Waters.
Before the author spoke, community members were able to purchase books, have their books signed, and meet Cary J. Griffith. During the talk, the author started by thanking all the people involved in creating the book, including the over 100 that he interviewed. Additionally, he thanked all the people who worked (and continue) to restore the Gunflint and Boundary Waters area after the devastating and powerful storm. Griffith then read the prologue of the book, and opened the floor for the community to ask questions and share experiences of the July 4, 1999 blowdown. Some of the audience members mentioned in the book came to share more of their stories. The event ended with more book signing and mingling.
Author Cary J. Griffith's books displayed at Drury Lane Books. His new book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, is a prequel to Gunflint Burning: Fire in the Boundary Waters.
Community members waiting for the Author Talk with Cary J. Griffith to begin.
Cynthia Burton, Events Planner and Bookseller for Drury Lane, introduces Cary J. Griffith at the Author Talk, and his new book Gunflint Falling: Blowdown of the Boundary Waters.
Cary J. Griffith signs a copy of his book Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters at Drury Lane Books.
Members of the audience were able to get copies of their book Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters signed at Drury Lane Books.
Attendees and community members shared first hand experiences of the 1999 Blowdown on the Gunflint Trail.
Author Cary J. Griffith held an open discussion for community members to share experiences of the blowdown. Jim Wiihanen shared his personal experience of the storm.
Cary J Griffith began the Author Talk by reading the prologue of Gunflint Falling.
Community member Christian Preus, who was included in the book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, shared personal stories of his family's experience during the Author Talk.
