“Of
Boats on the Collar . . . will stimulate the
memories and stir the emotions of coastal Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
everywhere. On the surface the setting is Elliston and the surrounding area.
But those of us who remember this province as it used to be will recognize
that this book is a microcosm of our province’s whole coastal area and olden
times.” – From the Foreword by Otto Tucker
Herein lies the story of Elliston,
Newfoundland, from its early settlement by planters from Bonavista who came
for cod, to the present day, when fishing is no more. It describes where the
people lived in each section of the community, where their fishing rooms,
homes, and gardens were, the early boats used in Elliston, the methods they
used for catching cod, how the fish were handled in the stage and on the
flake, the motorboats and their builders, the tools used in boatbuilding,
and how boats were built.
Honorary Mention, 2008 Keith Matthews Award
"Of Boats On the Collar is a
tremendous achievement."
The Telegram
"The author's tone is relaxed and personable
enough to make the reading interesting. . . . Her inclusion of personal
anecdotes relating to the area does much to broaden the book's appeal
beyond an academic audience."
The Independent
"Highly recommended reading for anyone researching boats and ships
of North America."
The Boatbuilders Tools website
"Murray provides a valuable service
by including chapters on various methods of fishing and how
fishing boats were built and evolved over time. . . . These
chapters, generously illustrated with diagrams and period
photographs, are an excellent historical record that will become
more valuable as the skills portrayed fade into folklore."
The Chronicle Herald
"A testimony to Newfoundland's
rich culture and history..."
The Northern Mariner
"Murray's highly detailed,
lovingly rendered, and profusely illustrated work is a
testimony to the versatility, creativity, and courage of
the local craftsmen and fishers who were so deeply
engaged with the sea."
Canadian Nautical
Research Society Awards Committee
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