The authors of "Pride of the Inland Seas," published in August 2004 by Afton Historical Society Press, accumulated material for more stories than could be accommodated by the book's 288 pages. Consequently, 20 additional stories are being made available on this Web site.

For readers of "Pride of the Inland Seas," these stories provide more detailed information about larger themes covered in the book. For persons who have not yet read "Pride of the Inland Seas," these stories are intended to be enjoyed as they are, but ideally they will also pique interest in the book itself.

The stories are in chronological order and, in most cases, correspond to the time periods covered by the 19 chapters of the book.

The book is available at or through national and local book outlets as well as via the Duluth Seaway Port Authority at www.duluthport.com and the Lake Superior Marine Museum Association at www.lsmma.com.

The complementary publication of a quality history book in printed and electronic formats may be unique in the publishing industry. Readers who wish to copy these website stories for future enjoyment or reference are encouraged to do so, but the Duluth Seaway Port Authority must also point out that the stories and images are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced in any form for personal gain.

More stories about the Great Lakes' greatest port are yet to be told. And, in a figurative sense, more are being written every day, every week, every year as the Port of Duluth-Superior advances into the 21st Century.