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The Newfoundland Tongue
By Nellie P. Strowbridge
The Newfoundland Tongue by Nellie P. Strowbridge
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Genre: History: General
Imprint: Flanker Press
Format: Paperback, 267 pages
Pub Date: April 2008
Price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1-897317-23-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-897317-23-5

Shipping Weight: 0.5 kg

About this Book

You think you’ve heard everything about Newfoundland and Labrador, but . . .

Have you had a meal of padre?

Have you ever seen a shalandi?

Have you heard of basket soup?

Would you find the term dry dough offensive?

You’ve tried figgy duff, but have you eaten cod sounds?

Work your tongue through conversational one-liners and much more! This book is a tribute to Newfoundland’s unique culture and way of life. It explores the province’s history and folklore, placing a particular emphasis on traditional language, speech, expressions, and dialect. Read, and experience Newfoundland’s Old English and Irish roots as they come to the fore!

Review Quotes

"The vitality of the narrative will make The Newfoundland Tongue a delightful work to dip into or pore over for tourist and 'livyer' alike."
    Atlantic Books Today

"Mixing reminiscences with long lists, Strowbridge shows a wry, self-deprecating wit and covers a great deal of ground, from customs and superstitions to weather and medicine."
    Canadian Geographic
 
"Nellie Strowbridge writes with freshness, humour and passion."
    The Compass
 
"The Newfoundland Tongue is a lively and interesting read."
    The Telegram
 
"The Newfoundland Tongue is a real treasure."
    The Newfoundland Herald
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