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Author: Audrey Starkes Publisher: Petra Books ISBN: 192703244X Category : Languages : en Pages : 103
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"Here is the budding consciousness of a young girl in a small Newfoundland fishing community during the final years of its prosperous isolation. As a treasured only child, she weaves diverting observations with delicate introspection to create an intriguing view of her society and herself. Wonderingly, she gradually becomes aware of the local economy and culture: the hustle and muscle of an unusually rich fishery, her matrix of relatives and religion, the annual rituals and daily rounds, the home remedies and hopeful charms. Accidents and illness make her mindful of a wider world. Education requires travel. And the gravel road snaking steadily over rocky hills will fade her birthplace into a feeding of memories. This fate she shares with many millions who have sustained similar changes.” — Dr. Harold Paddock Retired Professor of Linguistics Memorial University of Newfoundland Nippers Harbour, Nippers Harbor, Nipper's Harbour, Nipper's Harbor
Author: Audrey Starkes Publisher: Petra Books ISBN: 192703244X Category : Languages : en Pages : 103
Book Description
"Here is the budding consciousness of a young girl in a small Newfoundland fishing community during the final years of its prosperous isolation. As a treasured only child, she weaves diverting observations with delicate introspection to create an intriguing view of her society and herself. Wonderingly, she gradually becomes aware of the local economy and culture: the hustle and muscle of an unusually rich fishery, her matrix of relatives and religion, the annual rituals and daily rounds, the home remedies and hopeful charms. Accidents and illness make her mindful of a wider world. Education requires travel. And the gravel road snaking steadily over rocky hills will fade her birthplace into a feeding of memories. This fate she shares with many millions who have sustained similar changes.” — Dr. Harold Paddock Retired Professor of Linguistics Memorial University of Newfoundland Nippers Harbour, Nippers Harbor, Nipper's Harbour, Nipper's Harbor
Author: Claire Collard Publisher: Paragon Publishing ISBN: 1782224203 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 292
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Footpaths on the Sea Annie Luscombe, 16, works as a “Bal Maiden” in a 19th century tin mine. A fine singer, she secretly dreams of going on the stage, but Josiah Marston, a “hell fire” preacher, has his own plans for her future, and finds her work at the local mine manager’s house. There she meets Tansy the young orphan, and Brendan the groom. Brendan is in love with the reclusive Kate, recently come from Ireland on a mysterious mission of her own, but Brendan learns that she has unscrupulous enemies who will stop at nothing to prevent her carrying out her task. Despite a terrifying ordeal during one of her rituals, Brendan vows to be her champion. At the local fair, Annie meets George the handsome young travelling actor, and their mutual attraction makes it seem that Annie’s dreams may come true at last. But a powerful, shadowy figure understands that their plans will wreck his own, and none of them: Annie, Tansy, Kate nor Brendan realise the terrible danger they are in until it is almost too late... “…an extraordinary blend of the natural and the supernatural; of ultra-vivid descriptions of the ever-changing landscape of West Cornwall, combined with stunning accounts of psychic and spiritual experiences of many kinds. Imagine a unique blend of Thomas Hardy, Victoria Holt, Mary Webb and James Herbert!” Jane Sand BA Eng. Lit
Author: Carole Loader Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd ISBN: 1848763697 Category : Great Britain Languages : en Pages : 235
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On 26 April 2008, 41-year-old Carole Loader embarked on an amazing journey; to run from Land’s End to John O’Groats on her own – a distance well in excess of 1,000 miles.Not having the luxury of company or aid from a support crew, she had to carry everything she required in a backpack.The ten-week journey pushed her mental and physical boundaries and took her along quiet country lanes, bridleways and long-distance footpaths. In the process she raised a substantial amount of money for charity (£6,000 for Cancer Research UK and £4,800 for The Paul Seal Trust Fund - raising money for a young man from Bournemouth, paralysed from the neck down in a surfing accident).Where Does That Footpath Lead? is her account of that incredible adventure. Based on the diary she kept at the time, it tells of the people she met and the sights and sounds she encountered along the way. The accompanying pictures provide a vivid illustration of the wonderful and diverse countryside of England and Scotland she travelled through.
Author: Gérard Pidoux Publisher: Author House ISBN: 1438946333 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 186
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Gérard Pidoux is Niçois, by adoption, it is true, but that doesn't make him any more Niçois than the other Niçois; that would be ungracious. When he aarrived in La Bella during the fifties with his parents, the town and its inhabitants offered everything to this little Parisian boy of nine years old: a theatre of infinite games, beaches, hills, streets, and friends. Extraordinary friends. That, and being surrounded by a wonderful family, albeit small, made him a happy child! He is justifiably nostalgic and endeavours to bring back the not-so-distant memories of the post-war years within one of the most engaging of large towns: Nissa la Bella. At that time, the Promenade des Anglais ended just after the Negresco, where the Boulevard de Gambetta leads to the Mediterranean. The fishing boats were on the beach. A little further back was Rue Saint-Philippe. The Dyna Panhards, Simca cinqs, and other cars made their way, with difficulty, between the kings of the highway - the tramways - that were packed with fare dodgers. It was here that a small group of children, caught between the sea and the hills, were determined to amuse themselves... The telly? Never heard of it. Records? Le Tepaz record player was for adults. Ahura qué fin? Now what are they going to do? 'We'll go to the Collinettes of course!'
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