Off the Rocks: Stories of the Deep-Sea Fisherfolk of Labrador

by Sir Wilfred Grenfell

Nature & Animal Fiction Nautical & Marine Fiction

17 chapters4h 21mEnglish1906

About this book

William Grenfell was sent to Newfoundland by the Royal National Mission to Deep-Sea Fishermen, an organization which provided medical and spiritual support to North Sea Fisherman. This collection of 16 stories describe the harsh conditions of life in Labrador and the resilience of the people who lived there. - Summary by Jessie Percival

Chapters (16)

1Off the Rocks

982

2"That Bit O' Line"

751

3Little Prince Pomiuk

1226

4"The Copper Store"

1339

5The Preacher

844

6When we let our Pilot Go

722

7"Reported Lost"

992

8Johnny

846

9"The Joy of Their Lord"

664

10Uncle Silas: Fisherman

1272

11Peter Wright: Mail Carrier

1078

12Uncle Rube's Net

1115

13Green Pastures

834

14She Hath Done What she Could

839

15Not my Will, but Thine

915

16How Santa Claus Came to Cape St. Anthony

1005

Off the Rocks: Stories of the Deep-Sea Fisherfolk of Labrador

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Chapters (16)

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