Off the Rocks: Stories of the Deep-Sea Fisherfolk of Labrador
Sir Wilfred Grenfell
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Length 4 h 21 min
Chapters 16
First published 1906
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
1
Introduction Read by Jessie Percival 4:00
2
"That Bit O' Line" Read by John Leloup 12:31
3
Little Prince Pomiuk Read by John Leloup 20:26
4
"The Copper Store" Read by John Leloup 22:19
5
The Preacher Read by John Leloup 14:04
6
When we let our Pilot Go Read by John Leloup 12:02
7
"Reported Lost" Read by John Leloup 16:32
8
Johnny Read by John Leloup 14:06
9
"The Joy of Their Lord" Read by John Leloup 11:04
10
Uncle Silas: Fisherman Read by czandra 21:12
11
Peter Wright: Mail Carrier Read by czandra 17:58
12
Uncle Rube's Net Read by John Leloup 18:35
13
Green Pastures Read by czandra 13:54
14
She Hath Done What she Could Read by Anita Hibbard 13:59
15
Not my Will, but Thine Read by John Leloup 15:15
16
How Santa Claus Came to Cape St. Anthony Read by czandra 16:45
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