Musings by Alison. Imagery by Russ.
We stocked our shelves with all sorts of books about Newfoundland. Here’s a rundown and reviews as we read them.
Traveller’s Guide to the Geology of Newfoundland and Labrador Edited by S. Colman-Saad and S.A. Scott – Geologic map of Newfoundland/Labrador and an accompanying booklet describing the areas highlighted. It’s geared more for car traveller’s, but we’ve found it very informative to get an overall sense of the geology. We're no geologist but it's interesting for laypeople and geologists! There are a lot of areas that are coastal where we’ve hiked. Order on line at: http://gac.esd.mun.ca/nl/roadmap.htm
Riddle of the Ice by Myron “Mike” Arms – Mike is from the Chesapeake and has spent many years sailing in Newfoundland & Labrador. His first book about the area chronicles a trip in the 1990’s where the Straits of Belle Isle were choked with ice.
Servants of the Fish by Myron “Mike” Arms – Researched through interviews with residents met during a circumnavigation of Newfoundland in . Mike explores the collapse of the fishing industry. Good read and very interesting to read as you follow along the coast.
Bay of Spirits by Farley Mowat – Farley recounts his time exploring the southern coast of Newfoundland when outport communities were still thriving. It’s a beautiful look at this way of life and we always enjoy his writing. Great companion if you’re sailing along that coast.
The Boat That Wouldn’t Float by Farley Mowat – Simply a hilarious read!
The Secret Life of Lobsters by Trevor Corson – funny, fascinating look at these critters.
Random Passages by Bernice Morgan – A family from Scotland immigrates to Newfoundland in the 1700’s to begin a new life. Enjoyed it.
Haven't read yet:
A Short History of Newfoundland and Labrador by the Newfoundland Historical Society – Looks like a fairly scholarly text but we were interested in some hard historical info.
Cod by Mark Kurlansky
Lament for an Ocean by Michael Harris
Standing into Danger by Cassie Brown
Northern Seas, Hardy Sailors by George Whiteley
Colony of Unrequited Dreams by Wayne Johnston
An Innocent in Newfoundland by David W. McFadden
A Voyage Long and Strange by Tony Horwitz – unravels the early explorers to this continent
Waiting for Time by Bernice Morgan – a sequel to Random passages. Haven’t read it yet.
The Outport People by Claire Mowat – a fictionalized account of the year she and husband, Farley Mowat spent on the southwest coast.
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