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For three centuries after Europeans rediscovered it, Newfoundland was thought of as little more than "a great English Ship moored near the Banks during the Fishing Season."Labrador, dismissed as the "land God gave to Cain,"commanded no more respect.
But for the people who made its coastline their home, including the Aboriginal peoples who first settled there 9000 years earlier, Newfoundland and Labrador was of considerably greater significance. In these people lie a fascinating history: Leif Eriksson, James Cook, Black Bart, Benedict Arnold, Brigitte Bardot, Mary Walsh, Joey Smallwood, Amelia Earhart, Shanawdithit, D'Iberville, Audubon and Marconi are but a dozen of the better known.
The history of Newfoundland and Labrador is no genteel excursion. Scandal coexisted with extraordinary feats of courage; disaster with daring acts of the imagination. The ritual burial of a Maritime Archaic child several millennia ago, the Viking landings, the exploits of Basque whalers, centuries of military and religious strife, confederation with Canada and the collapse of the fisheries — all are brought to life by Kevin Major in exciting, vivid prose.
As Near to Heaven by Sea was nominated for the 2001 Pearson Writers' Trust Non-Fiction Prize.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
For history buffs,
By A Customer
This review is from: As Near to Heaven by Sea: A History of Newfoundland and Labrador (Paperback)
As an ex-pat Canadian living in England, I got this book for Christmas as I was looking for some short stories about Canada to tide me over until my eventual return home to the Homeland. While packed with a lot of history and well detailed facts, I must admit that this book is more for history buffs than those looking for a less history written and more story driven read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!! What a great Book!!!,
By W Nield (Niagara Falls, Ontario) - See all my reviews
This review is from: As Near to Heaven by Sea: A History of Newfoundland and Labrador (Paperback)
A lovely mixture of fact and humor kept my interest throughout!!!As someone who knew little of Newfoundland history, I was completely enthralled with the book and will certainly be reading it again!!! Wendy
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for touists,
By Dean N. Alexander "DNA" (Vancouver B.C.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: As Near to Heaven by Sea: A History of Newfoundland and Labrador (Paperback)
When travelling I like to have a good history of the places we are visiting. My wife and recently spent 2 weeks driving around Newfoundland and I found "As near to heaven as by sea" the perfect historic supplement. The book is well written and very lively with just the right amount of detail. It is written by someone who has a real love of the Province and gives you an understanding of what makes Newfoundland the place it is today. Also if you go to Newfoundland be sure to check out the EAST COAST TRAIL it is not well publized and not well traveled but it is great for 2-5 days hiking.
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