Author: Sir Wilfred Grenfell
Title: The Fishermen&Apos;S Saint
Description: New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1930. Hardback. A beautiful volume on the subject of fishing, written by a medical missionary to Newfoundland. This work is taken from an address given by Sir Wilfred Grenfell at St Andrews University.Sir Wilfred Grenfell (1865-1940) was a missionary to Newfoundland, and in particular the deep sea fishermen there.From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of travel and exploration. With paper covered boards. Externally generally smart, with minor general shelf wear. Internally, generally firmly bound, with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Wilfred Grenfell Fishing History of Fishing Fishing None


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