A fun and lively transcription of a journal that Nathan Alexander Hamilton, a Great Lakes Area mariner in the 1850s, and his dear wife Harriet Adelia Morrow shared. Experience their love and lives through their personal poetry and journal entries in the historical context of their times. A beautifully illustrated compilation of original poetry, fact-based Internet articles, and snippets of fun information. Also included is original poetry from the Ronald Lee Putnam family who have a culture of using poetry for inspiration, gift-giving, and having fun. Finally, hand-copied information extracted from the Hamilton Family Bible, from the records of Patsy Jean Burns Putnam.