Off the Rocks: Stories of the Deep-Sea Fisherfolk of Labrador


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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 (4 hr 21 min)

Chapters

Introduction 4:00 Read by Jessie Percival
Off the Rocks 16:22
"That Bit O' Line" 12:31
Little Prince Pomiuk 20:26 Read by John Leloup
"The Copper Store" 22:19 Read by John Leloup
The Preacher 14:03 Read by John Leloup
When we let our Pilot Go 12:01 Read by John Leloup
"Reported Lost" 16:31 Read by John Leloup
Johnny 14:05 Read by John Leloup
"The Joy of Their Lord" 11:03 Read by John Leloup
Uncle Silas: Fisherman 21:12 Read by czandra
Peter Wright: Mail Carrier 17:58 Read by czandra
Uncle Rube's Net 18:34 Read by John Leloup
Green Pastures 13:53 Read by czandra
She Hath Done What she Could 13:59 Read by Anita Hibbard
Not my Will, but Thine 15:15 Read by John Leloup
How Santa Claus Came to Cape St. Anthony 16:44 Read by czandra