The book of the Gloucester fishermen
Gloucestermen are fishermen from Gloucester, Massachusetts, who are well known for being superior and hardy fishermen; this book contains a collection of stories which were both told to the author or were a part of his personal experiences at sea with these men. References to Newfoundland are found...
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Language: | English |
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The John Day Co.
1927
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns/id/78457 |
Summary: | Gloucestermen are fishermen from Gloucester, Massachusetts, who are well known for being superior and hardy fishermen; this book contains a collection of stories which were both told to the author or were a part of his personal experiences at sea with these men. References to Newfoundland are found throughout the book, as Gloucestermen fished on Georges Bank, and many of them spent time fishing on the Grand Banks as well. |
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