Wreckers Of Sable Island
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The Wreckers Of Sable Island
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Author : J. Macdonald Oxley
language : en
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Release Date : 2023-07-21
The Wreckers Of Sable Island written by J. Macdonald Oxley and has been published by BoD - Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-21 with Fiction categories.
"The Wreckers of Sable Island" is an adventurous tale written by J. MacDonald Oxley. Set in the treacherous maritime world of Sable Island, this thrilling story follows the lives of a group of people living on the remote island known for its treacherous coastline and the wrecks that often occur there. The story revolves around a young boy named Tom, who, after losing his family in a shipwreck off the coast of Sable Island, finds himself rescued and taken in by a kind fisherman named Ben. Tom becomes part of the close-knit community of islanders who rely on the sea for their livelihood. Living on Sable Island is not without its dangers, as the island is notorious for its frequent shipwrecks caused by treacherous sandbars and unpredictable weather. In the face of these perils, some unscrupulous characters known as the "wreckers" take advantage of the shipwrecks to plunder the cargo and valuables from the stranded vessels. As Tom settles into his new life on the island, he becomes increasingly aware of the activities of the wreckers and the danger they pose to ships and their crews. Determined to put an end to the wreckers' illicit activities, Tom sets out on a daring mission to expose their crimes and protect the lives of innocent sailors. Along the way, Tom forms strong bonds of friendship with the islanders, including a spirited young girl named Meg and a wise old sailor named Captain Joe. Together, they navigate the challenges of life on the island and confront the wreckers' dangerous schemes. "The Wreckers of Sable Island" is a riveting story of courage, friendship, and perseverance. It explores themes of integrity, standing up against injustice, and the power of community in overcoming adversity. Through Tom's courageous journey, young readers learn the importance of doing what is right, even in the face of danger, and the value of loyalty and solidarity in times of crisis. Set against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving environment, the novel also serves as an exciting introduction to the maritime world, exposing young readers to the perils and challenges of life at sea and the bravery of those who navigate it. J. MacDonald Oxley's "The Wreckers of Sable Island" is a captivating adventure that captivates readers with its gripping storyline, endearing characters, and important moral lessons."
The Wreckers Of Sable Island
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Author : James Oxley
language : en
Publisher: Litres
Release Date : 2017-09-05
The Wreckers Of Sable Island written by James Oxley and has been published by Litres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-05 with Fiction categories.
The Wreckers Of Sable Island
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Author : James Macdonald Oxley
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-08-01
The Wreckers Of Sable Island written by James Macdonald Oxley and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-01 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Wreckers of Sable Island" by James Macdonald Oxley. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Wreckers Of Sable Island
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Author : Oxley J. MacDonald (James MacDonald)
language : en
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
Release Date : 2016-06-23
The Wreckers Of Sable Island written by Oxley J. MacDonald (James MacDonald) and has been published by Hardpress Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-23 with History categories.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
The Wreckers Of Sable Island
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Author : J. Macdonald (James Macdonald) Oxley
language : en
Publisher: London : T. Nelson
Release Date : 1909
The Wreckers Of Sable Island written by J. Macdonald (James Macdonald) Oxley and has been published by London : T. Nelson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1909 with categories.
Wreckers Of Sable Island
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Author : James Macdonald Oxley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1927
Wreckers Of Sable Island written by James Macdonald Oxley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1927 with categories.
Lore Of The Wreckers
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Author : Birse Shepard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
Lore Of The Wreckers written by Birse Shepard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Shipwrecks categories.
A Dune Adrift
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Author : Marq De Villiers
language : en
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Release Date : 2006-02-28
A Dune Adrift written by Marq De Villiers and has been published by McClelland & Stewart this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02-28 with Science categories.
Sable Island lies off Canada’s Nova Scotian coast. A shape-shifting ghost of an island, it is in fact more a sandbar, adrift in the Atlantic, wandering to the east or west with the storms that so frequently batter it – but somehow never tipping over the nearby Continental Shelf. The bane of sailors for many generations, it declines to stay exactly where it is on the sea charts, and is so low that it can often not be seen until an unfortunate ship is almost in its clutches. As a result, its beaches have been littered over the years by hundreds of shipwrecks. These have attracted both the notorious “wreckers,” who scavenged for whatever they could “salvage,” and were suspected of occasionally doing away with any witnesses who had the temerity to survive, and the employees of the Humane Establishment, set up for the rescue of shipwreck victims. Anchored roughly by tough vegetation, surprisingly supplied with fresh water in the middle of salt, inhabited by hardy wild horses descended from Acadian ponies left on the island in 1756, Sable is an amazing place, and the authors have done it justice in this engaging and often lyrical book.
The Wreckers
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Author : Bella Bathurst
language : en
Publisher: HMH
Release Date : 2013-08-23
The Wreckers written by Bella Bathurst and has been published by HMH this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-23 with History categories.
An “entertaining” historical investigation into the scavengers who have profited off the spoils of maritime disasters (The Washington Post). Even today, Britain’s coastline remains a dangerous place. It is an island soaked by four separate seas, with shifting sand banks to the east, veiled reefs to the west, powerful currents above, and the world’s busiest shipping channel below. The country’s offshore waters are strewn with shipwrecks—and for villagers scratching out an existence along Britain’s shores, those wrecks have been more than simply an act of God; in many cases, they have been the difference between living well and just getting by. Though Daphne du Maurier and Poldark have made Cornwall famous as Britain’s most notorious region for wrecking, many other coastal communities regarded the “sea’s bounty” as a way of providing themselves with everything from grapefruits to grand pianos. Some plunderers were held to be so skilled that they could strip a ship from stem to stern before the Coast Guard had even left port. Some were rumored to lure ships onto the rocks with false lights, and some simply waited for winter gales to do their work. This book uncovers tales of ships and shipwreck victims—from shoreline orgies so Dionysian that few participants survived the morning to humble homes fitted with silver candelabra, from coastlines rigged like stage sets to villages where everyone owns identical tennis shoes. Spanning three hundred years of history, The Wreckers examines the myths, realities, and superstitions of shipwrecks and uncovers the darker side of life on Britain’s shores. “Bathurst, who won a Somerset Maugham Award for The Lighthouse Stevensons, offers a spellbinding tale of seafaring men, their ships and the ocean that cares for neither.” —Publishers Weekly “A fascinating, haunting account of pillagers, plunderers, and pirates.” —John Burnett, author of Dangerous Waters: Modern Piracy and Terror on the High Seas
The Scrimshaw Of Sable Island
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Author : Desmond Mason
language : en
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2013-02-01
The Scrimshaw Of Sable Island written by Desmond Mason and has been published by Troubador Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
“The whale knew nothing of the oil that men burned to lighten their darkness, or the money his body was worth to the merchants and sailors: men who were clever at making knives and spears and cunning in ways of using them. So one day the whale came up for air, rising through the green depths as he had done countless times before, and there, floating near to him in the sunlight, was a ship.”So begins the tale of The Scrimshaw of Sable Island, where a runaway boy in nineteenth century Bristol is the link between a mysterious carving on a whale’s tooth and a mass of pirate treasure. Fleeing from his apprenticeship to a brutal chimney sweep, young Owen Davies finds himself caught up in the search for the treasure stolen from Captain Kidd by the infamous pirate Robert Culliford. Moving from the teeming streets of Bristol to the quiet farms and forests of Nova Scotia, Owen meets with staunch friends and terrifying perils as he makes his way towards the solution to the mystery of the scrimshaw. As the tale unfolds, other voices gather to tell the story through the discovery of letters and journals, including the diary of Robert Culliford, tracing his journey through shipwreck and madness to the barren darkness of Sable Island – ‘Graveyard of the Atlantic’.Based on real facts and places, this is a story for all those who love old yarns of storms and ships, pirates and the sea. Inspired by Treasure Island and Moby Dick, it will appeal to children from 10 upwards. The illustrations by John Gooch provide a series of vivid backdrops to the narrative.All profits from the sale of The Scrimshaw of Sable Island will go to Ty Hafan, the charity that runs a hospice for sick children in South Wales.