Harbor Tales Down North by Norman Duncan
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| Author | Duncan, Norman, 1871-1916 |
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| Title |
Harbor Tales Down North
With an Appreciation by Wilfred T. Grenfell, M.D. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 92.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | Madman's luck -- The siren of Scalawag Run -- The art of Terry Lute -- The doctor of Afternoon Arm -- A Croesus of Gingerbread Cove -- A madonna of Tinkle Tickle -- The little nipper o' Hide-an'-Seek Harbor -- Small Sam Small -- An idyl of Rickity Tickle. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net) |
| Summary | "Harbor Tales Down North" by Norman Duncan is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives explore life in coastal Newfoundland, focusing on the lives, struggles, and the rich, vibrant characters of the local community. The collection features themes of adventure, love, and the challenges faced by those living in a harsh yet beautiful maritime environment. The opening of the tale revolves around two young men, Tommy Lark and Sandy Rowl, who are confronted with a telegram meant for Elizabeth Luke's mother. The telegram hints at urgent news regarding Elizabeth, leading the two friends to discuss the potential significance of its contents. With a backdrop of a stormy sea and perilous ice conditions, Tommy is determined to deliver the telegram, believing Elizabeth may be in distress. As they assess the treacherous conditions of Scalawag Run, the tension escalates, revealing their fears, hopes, and complex emotions regarding their romantic feelings for Elizabeth, setting the stage for a gripping adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Newfoundland and Labrador -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24520 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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