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Jim Harrison’s Brown Dog series follows an irreverent, down‑on‑his‑luck Michigan Indian protagonist who, while fishing and salvaging, stumbles upon a hidden mystery in Lake Superior’s waters. Compiled in one volume, the novellas blend bawdy humor with stark survival, exploring family, identity, and the chance for redemption in a harsh natural landscape.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Jim Harrison
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