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A Stone for Andrew Dunphy Narrative Obituary Verse and Song in Northern Cape Breton Island

Created by: Ronald Caplan
Publisher: Breton Books
SKU: BB0127

$17.95

This rare book is about community, caring and pioneer survival. It brings to life Andrew Dunphy— a man who roamed northern Cape Breton, carried the news, nursed his neighbours—and wrote magnificent obituary poems that told their stories, comforted them in disaster, and helped their communities survive. Over one hundred years later, Ronald Caplan captured this story in its final hours. Told with the words of those who knew Andrew Dunphy — A Stone for Andrew Dunphy reveals the robust rural life that flourished as the 20th century dawned.

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This rare book is about community, caring and pioneer survival. It brings to life Andrew Dunphy— a man who roamed northern Cape Breton, carried the news, nursed his neighbours—and wrote magnificent obituary poems that told their stories, comforted them in disaster, and helped their communities survive. Over one hundred years later, Ronald Caplan captured this story in its final hours. Told with the words of those who knew Andrew Dunphy — A Stone for Andrew Dunphy reveals the robust rural life that flourished as the 20th century dawned.

Additional information

Weight223 g
Dimensions5.5 × 8.5 in
Binding

Paperback

Language

Date Published

October 31 2018

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ACTIVE TITLE

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Publisher

No of Pages

152

Page Count

152

ISBN

9781926908595