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Meet the Author: Cary Griffith

Cary Griffith to give author talk at the Grand Marais Public Library

The Grand Marais Public Library is pleased to host Author Cary J. Griffith, speaking about his nonfiction book Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, on Wednesday, February 5, at 6 PM. On July 4, 1999, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), a bizarre confluence of meteorological events resulted in the most damaging blowdown in the region’s history.

Gunflint Falling tells the story of this devastating storm from the perspectives of those who were on the ground before, during, and after the catastrophic event—everyone, from first-time visitors to returning paddlers to Forest Service rangers.

Griffith will also discuss his latest Sam Rivers Mystery, Dead Catch (set on Lake Vermilion). Griffith is a recipient of the Minnesota Book Award and the Midwest Book Award. This free program is one hour long and is geared towards attendees ages ten and up.

Griffith will also be giving away one free book to one attendee. Simply attend this event, and during Griffith’s presentation, he will ask attendees to answer three very easy true/false questions. Whoever answers all three questions correctly is in the running to win a free, signed copy of a Griffith-authored book. He will also have copies of all his books for sale.

This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).

Date & Time

February 5, 2025

6:00PM - 7:00PM

Location

Grand Marais Public Library - 104 2nd Ave West, PO Box 280, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 104 2nd Ave West, PO Box 280 Grand Marais 55604 MN US

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Event Website

218-387-1140

free

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