A Sea of Mothers' Tears
During the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early part of the twentieth century, a number of local Newfoundland writers did much to preserve many of the old stories and traditions that had been handed down by word of mouth from past generations of Newfoundlanders. They published their stories and articles in the Newfoundland Quarterly, …
Irish In Newfoundland 1600-1900
The Irish in Newfoundland paints a vivid picture of the Irish experience from the early days of anti-Catholic persecution when a house could be burned to the ground simply because Mass had been said there, to, by the turn of the twentieth century, relative peace between Irish Roman Catholics and English Protestants.
Journey Home, The
For the first time since the death of his parents, David finds a close relationship and discovers a sense of purpose and pride. However, one fateful night when he and Silas are investigating a signal from a mysterious ship, a terrifying event threatens his newfound happiness. David proves his courage - only to find out that he must pay for his free …
Men Against the Sea
Able seamen were a vital link in the yearly cycle of cod production and shipment abroad. They operated on behalf of the merchants in Newfoundland. They were, indeed, intrepid and without them, trade with foreign countries might never have survived.
This account of historical events describes tragedies that took place at sea during the latter part o …
Olde St. John's
The capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador has historical roots as far back as the early 1500s. Since then, many colourful events have combined to give St. John’s its unique personality.
Clashes between the English and French, flamboyant politicians, living ghosts and haunted houses, and the rise and fall of courageous men and women have shape …
Where Christmas is Christmas
In Newfoundland, when the village man greets his neighbour on the street with a “Merry Christmas!” the chances are he is standing in a snowdrift and his words ride out on puffs of vapour in the crisp air. If he looks about, he sees snow-laden trees set into a background of clean, white landscape with chimney smoke curling lazily into an azure s …
Yuletide Yarns
Yuletide Yarns is a special mixture of 24 tales from Christmases gone by.
