Jack Fitzgerald's Treasury of Newfoundland Stories: Amazing and strange

Jack Fitzgerald's Treasury of Newfoundland Stories: Amazing and strange PDF

Author: Jack Fitzgerald

Publisher: Breakwater Books

Published: 2016-10

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 9781771030953

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Jack Fitzgerald's Treasury of Newfoundland Stories Volume II: Amazing and Strange is a substantial collection of tales from times long gone. Included are yarns of Newfoundland's people and places, ranging from the extraordinary and remarkable to the bizarre, uncanny and fantastic. Especially appealing is the Christmas section, which includes spine-tingling tales of spooks and spectres. This unique collection of Newfoundland's off-beat history is captivating and informative. These stories have been gathered from archival materials, old newspapers, magazines and from the oral traditions in communities throughout the province. Also included are stories from Fitzgerald's out of print books, which have been updated whenever possible.

Jack Fitzgerald's Treasury of Newfoundland Stories, Volume I

Jack Fitzgerald's Treasury of Newfoundland Stories, Volume I PDF

Author: Jack Fitzgerald

Publisher: Creative Publishers (India)

Published: 2015-10-15

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 9781771030694

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Jack Fitzgerald's Treasury of Newfoundland Stories Volume I: True Crime and Adventure is a thrilling collection of Newfoundland stories, featuring some of the most spectacular crimes, brutal murder cases and hangings in Newfoundland history. Equalling as compelling are the narratives of blizzards, cyclones, hurricanes and avalanches. Each story has been extensively researched and is constructed based on information gathered from official court records, police records, government documents, newspapers, magazines, books and personal interviews.

Jack Fitzgerald's Treasury of Newfoundland Stories

Jack Fitzgerald's Treasury of Newfoundland Stories PDF

Author: Jack Fitzgerald

Publisher: Treasury of Newfoundland Stori

Published: 2018-02-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781771031073

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"Jack Fitzgerald's Treasury of Newfoundland Stories, Volume III: Classic Spy Tales and Epic Sea Adventures the 41st book by Jack Fitzgerald. It is a stunning collection of true Newfoundland stories every bit as gripping and compelling as the title suggests.Organized into three sections, Part I chronicles the many spy stories, supporting the deep involvement of German intelligence efforts and attacks in and around Newfoundland and Labrador during World War II.Part II contains an extraordinary collection of Newfoundland's most exciting and classic sea stories, including sea disasters, unique sea tales and remarkable and bizarre sea encounters involving Newfoundland seamen and creatures.Part III concentrates on some unique cloak and dagger type spying activities and German naval intrusions against Newfoundland and Labrador throughout World War I. The lost Spring Rice Document plays an important role in this section.A must have for home libraries, The Treasury of Newfoundland Stories series is an extensive collection of true Newfoundland stories, folklore and offbeat narratives for Newfoundlanders at home and abroad to collect. "

Amazing Newfoundland Stories

Amazing Newfoundland Stories PDF

Author: Jack Fitzgerald

Publisher: St. John's, Nfld. : Creative Publishers

Published: 1986-01-01

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9780920021361

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The popularity of Jack Fitzgerald's Notebook resulted in a second collection of stories of unusual, supernatural and legendary events relating to Newfoundland and its inhabitants. Amazing Newfoundland Stories includes unique and entertaining tales of mystery, heroism, crime, shipwrecks, war and piracy.

Treasure Island Revisited

Treasure Island Revisited PDF

Author: Jack Fitzgerald

Publisher: St. John's, N.L. : Creative Publishers

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781894294898

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Treasure Island Revisited is based on the true Newfoundland adventure story, which inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic book Treasure Island. It tells the story of the real Long John Silver, Captain John Keating of St. John’s, and how he obtained the map to the lost treasure of Lima, a treasure that today is estimated to be worth in excess of one hundred million dollars.

Legacy of Laughter

Legacy of Laughter PDF

Author: Jack Fitzgerald

Publisher: Creative Publishers (India)

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 9781897174166

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This collection of jokes and humour stories from Newfoundland will make even the most cynical joker smile with delight. It’s perfect for anyone with Newfoundland roots, the young and old alike, or anyone who just wants to sit back and have a good laugh

Jack Fitzgerald's Notebook

Jack Fitzgerald's Notebook PDF

Author: Jack Fitzgerald

Publisher: St. John's, Nfld. : Creative Publishers

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781894294409

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Includes fascinating and intriguing stories of adventure, buried treasure, ghosts, distinguished Newfoundlanders, heroes, and villians.

Beyond Belief

Beyond Belief PDF

Author: Jack Fitzgerald

Publisher: St. John's, Nfld. : Creative Book Pub.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 9781894294317

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St. John's, with its 500 year history, is fertile ground for story tellers. Rogues and revivalists, pirates and politicians, soldiers and shysters have all had a hand in shaping its persona: probably the oldest, reputedly the liveliest city in North America. In this book, Fitzgerald concentrates on stories of crime, strange and unusual incidents, and quirky connections, all relating to St. John's and its citizens.

Remarkable Stories of Newfoundland

Remarkable Stories of Newfoundland PDF

Author: Jack Fitzgerald

Publisher: Breakwater Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 9781897174494

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Jack Fitzgerald, arguably Newfoundland's best-known raconteur, has spent years collecting material for his Remarkable Stories of Newfoundland. His many fans will find this latest work fascinating, spine-tingling, humorous and nostalgic. An especially charming section of the book includes stories about traditional Christmas celebrations. Fitzgerald also includes two dramatic versions of Newfoundland's historic Mummers Play. With his lively mixture of wit, nostalgia, adventure and even forgotten songs, Jack Fitzgerald will surprise and delight people of all ages with his next bestseller, Remarkable Stories of Newfoundland.