Dying Hard is a series of first-hand accounts by miners suffering from industrial diseases contracted while working in the fluorspar mines of St. Lawrence, Newfoundland. It tells the stories of men waiting for death to relieve them from the continuing agony of cancer and silicosis; and of the women who coped with the burden of raising children while their husbands' health deteriorated. Their stories are heart-wrenching, poignant and powerful. Through their voices Leyton makes the point: The miners of St. Lawrence died because of corporate negligence, and their suffering was exacerbated by a government compensation system that was callous, arbitrary and unfair. The fluorspar mines of St. Lawrence are now closed, but miners in other communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador as well as in Canada and around the world continue to suffer and die from industrial diseases. Originally published in the mid-1970s under another title, this 2004 edition includes photographs, a map, and an update by Leyton.

Dying Hard: Industrial Carnage in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland

Business & Money

LEYTON, Elliott

Economics

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Newfoundland and its Untrodden Ways is one of the most outstanding books written about wildlife and hunting. Published in 1907, this classic work is a narrative of the travels by author John G. Millais as he explored and hunted caribou throughout the interior of Newfoundland. He also chronicled the hunting of whales near the island s coast. As one of the preeminent nature writers during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Millais imparts his love for the unspoiled beauty of Newfoundland. We experience the thrill of the hunt, while also appreciating the awe-inspiring splendour of nature and its creations. The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs, as well as copies of the author's own drawings and colour paintings.

Newfoundland and Its Untrodden Ways

Travel

Millais, John G.

Canada

Each year the forests, hills, bogs, and grasslands of Newfoundland and Labrador burst into a paradise of spectacular wildflowers. This comprehensive guide to 140 common wildflowers native to Newfoundland and Labrador includes spectacular illustrations by painter Dorothy Black. Biologist Peter Scott provides a wealth of information about each flower as well as dietary and medicinal applications.

Wildflowers of Newfoundland and Labrador

Science & Math

SCOTT, Peter

Nature & Ecology

During his time in power, Premier Joseph Smallwood ruled Newfoundland and Labrador like an emperor. Using the weapons of political intimidation, Smallwood s influence went largely unchecked until the mid-1960s when The Evening Telegram newspaper unleashed a fearless journalist, Ray Guy. Guy's brilliant commentary, bravery, and satire found a wide audience. His attacks on political ineptitude, combined with a defence of rural life, proved irresistible to a readership thirsty for honesty and journalistic integrity. This collection of Guy's writings includes 167 columns and articles written between 1963 and 1970. Wickedly funny, poignant and humane, this volume offers a glimpse of the history and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador from Guy's unique perspective. Lieutenant Governor John C. Crosbie offers an insightful introduction to this volume.

Ray Guy: The Smallwood Years

History

Guy, Raymond

Americas

Wildflowers of Newfoundland and Labrador: Field Guide

Biological Sciences

Fifteen-year-old Samuel plunges to his death while building his beloved Titanic. Now as the greatest ship the world has ever seen crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Samuel finds himself on board ? as a ghost. His spirit roams the ship, from the glamour of first class to the party atmosphere of third class. Sam shares the excitement of Jim, Isobel and their children - on their way to a new life in America. Disaster strikes when Titanic hits an iceberg. As Titanic sinks to her icy grave, Jim and his family are trapped behind locked gates ? Can Samuel?s spirit reach out to save them?

Spirit of the Titanic

Children's Books

Pierce, Nicola

Literature & Fiction

Charlotte Perkins shares the colourful history of Annapolis Royal, founded in 1604 and once the capital of culture and influence in the New World. From revered Judge Haliburton, to the outrageous Clara Sabeans, and the cruel slave owner suspected of murder, Perkins preserves the mystery and romance of her beloved home.

The Romance of Old Annapolis Royal

Perkins, Charlotte

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