The Dilemma of the Stranded Immigrants
Twelve Chinese immigrants abandoned on a rock near Stewart Island highlight the ongoing border crisis.
“The United States authorities have a knotty and expensive problem to solve.”
Stories from San Juan Islands
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The Unlikely Swimmer of the San Juans
A stylish newcomer to the island society set shocks locals at the natatorium with a startling reveal about her supposed physical disability.
“She had played the cripple so long that she had forgotten how to walk naturally.”
The Wreck of the Brittain
A maritime expert surveys the remains of a vessel lost on the rocks, detailing the disastrous navigation error that caused the sinking.
“The ship struck the edge of the reef at low tide, and the rapid current caught the vessel so she grounded on a shelf.”
The Self-Appointed Island Hermit
An account of a weary traveler who found 'paradise' in the San Juans, living a life of isolation among the islands' untouched natural bounty.
“It makes no difference how bad his character is he will be welcome, as what the islands need just now are men and women, and they will take everyone and ask no questions.”
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