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Margaret Merritt, a former Alaskan biologist, has penned three history books, drawing parallels between science and history. Her latest work follows Tilly Keilitz, a German teenager who survived World War Two and worked for U.S. forces in Bavaria. Merritts memoir recounts her journey as one of Alaskas first female wildlife researchers, while her earlier book tells the story of Roshier Creecy, a Black man who found acceptance among miners in Alaska. Merritt emphasizes the importance of understanding human stories and warns against marginalizing refugees or immigrants, as it echoes post-war struggles and threatens democracy.

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