The Romance of the Coast (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Runciman, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330525809 ISBN 13 : 9781330525807

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Vivid glimpses of fishermen, boats, and the working life that shaped England’s shore.

Dive into Coastwise Narratives for a richly detailed look at coastal people, craft, and customs. Through descriptive scenes and careful observations, this volume brings to life the daily rhythms of the North Sea coast and the hardy communities that depend on its waters. This edition presents a clear portrait of coastwise life, from the boats that skim the waves to the traditions that govern daily work. It blends technical note with human stories, offering readers a grounded sense of place and a respectful respect for a working sea.

• In-depth descriptions of coble boats, their design, and how sailors maneuver them in different conditions.
• Character sketches of Northumberland and nearby coast communities, with attention to language, customs, and daily routines.
• Insights into the lifelong craft of fishermen, from childhood at the shore to years at sea and back again.
• A historical, observational perspective on how geography shapes boats, work, and culture along England’s coastline.

Ideal for readers who enjoy maritime history, regional life, and evocative, documentary storytelling.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The men and women of this colony looked differently and spoke a dialect different from that used by the country people only half a mile off. The names, too, of the pilot community were different from those of the surrounding population. Tully was the most common surname of all, and the great number of people who bore it were mostly black-eyed and dark-haired, quite unlike our fair and blue-eyed north-country folk. Antiquaries say the Romans must have lived on the spot for at least two hundred years, judging by the coins and the vast quantities of household materials unearthed; and so some persons have no difficulty in accounting for the peculiarities of the pilot colony. Speculations of this sort are, however, somewhat beside the mark. It is only certain that the pilots lived amongst themselves, intermarried, and kept their habits and dialect quite distinct. When a pilot crossed the line a hundred yards west of his house, hemet people who knew him by his tongue to be a foreigner.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Présentation de l'éditeur

At the mouth of a north-country river a colony of pilots dwelt. The men and women of this colony looked differently and spoke a dialect different from that used by the country people only half a mile off.' (Excerpt from Chapter 1)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330525809
• ISBN 13: 9781330525807
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 230
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