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Synopsis
The Doryman follows the true story of Richard Hanrahan from age nine when he is ripped away from the safety and comfort of the schoolroom to the seasonal shore fishery on Newfoundland's South Coast in the late 1800s. Later, hardening into premature manhood in the Banks fishery, he at once strives to mould himself into the stern shape of his fisherman father, yet longs to escape and find a better life for his own family.
The Doryman is part tribute to a way of life that is gone, part lament for the storm-tossed lives of those who lived on the sea and were at mercy of economic and social powers that chained their dreams fast to the rugged shores of Newfoundland. Above all, it is a compelling tale filled with spirited characters, tragedy and resilience, tidal waves, and august gales.
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About the Author
Maura Hanrahan is the author of several books. Her short fiction has been published in Canada, the United States, and Britain, and has won awards in all three countries, including one from London's prestigious Independent newspaper. She has also published over 400 newspaper, magazine, and journal articles, several of which were prize-winning. Besides being a writer, Maura is also a cultural anthropologist, having graduated from the London School of Economics in 1989, and a painter. With family roots on the Burin Peninsula, she lives in her native St. John's with her husband, Paul Butler.
Review
"Hanrahan shows great writing style and emotion in [The Doryman], which will undoubtedly become a timeless contribution to Newfoundland literature." -- Michelle Murphy, The Aurora, October 27, 2003
"Part intimate family saga, part sweeping maritime history, [The Doryman] bristles with research [and] offers suspenseful and moving moments." -- Jim Bartley, The Globe and Mail, February 14, 2004
This is a compelling tale that reminds us of the perserverance and character of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. -- Enjoy!, Holiday Issue 2003
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- PublisherFlanker Press
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1894463404
- ISBN 13 9781894463409
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages213
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Seller: Frabjous Books, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Condition: Very Good. Softcover. 215 pp. A fictionalized account of the author's grandfather in the Grand Banks schooner fishery of the early 20th century. Signed by the author on the half title. "Signed by author" sticker on front cover. Very light shelfwear. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 011689
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