Newfoundland and Labrador is like no other place part of North America. Discover the reasons why. For three centuries after Europeans rediscovered it, Newfoundland was thought of as little more than, "A great English ship moored near the banks during the fishing season." Labrador, dismissed as that "Land God gave to Cain," commended no more. · The ritual burial of a Maritime Archaic child several millennia ago, the Viking landings, the exploits of Basque whalers, centuries of military and religious strife, confederation with Canada and the collapse of the fisheries — all are brought to life by Kevin Major in exciting, vivid prose. As Near to Heaven by Sea was nominated for the Pearson Writers'' Trust Non-Fiction Prize. My more recent books include The House of Wooden Santas, and a history of Newfoundland and Labrador: As Near To Heaven By Sea (a Canadian best-seller and finalist for the Pearson Non-Fiction Prize). Ann and Seamus, released in was shortlisted for a total of ten awards.
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The ritual burial of a Maritime Archaic child several millennia ago, the Viking landings, the exploits of Basque whalers, centuries of military and religious strife, confederation with Canada and the collapse of the fisheries — all are brought to life by Kevin Major in exciting, vivid prose. As Near to Heaven by Sea was nominated for the Pearson Writers'' Trust Non-Fiction Prize. As Near To Heaven By Sea: A History of Newfoundland and Labrador was a Canadian bestseller. Land Beyond the Sea is the final book in Major’s Newfoundland trilogy of historical fiction, which also includes New Under the Sun and Found Far and Wide. One for the Rock, Two for the Tablelands, and Three for Trinity are the first three books in Major’s new series of crime novels. As Near To Heaven By Sea: A History Of Newfoundland And Labrador. by. Kevin Major. · Rating details · 85 ratings · 7 reviews. For three centuries after Europeans rediscovered it, Newfoundland was thought of as little more than "a great English Ship moored near the Banks during the Fishing Season."Labrador, dismissed as the "land God gave to Cain,"commanded no more respect.
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