Project Gutenberg 2016-01-14 Public domain in the USA. 125 Branch, Mary Lydia 1840 1922 Bolles, Mary Lydia Branch, Mary L. B. (Mary Lydia Bolles) Branch, Mary Bolles Branch, Mrs. John L. A Visit to Newfoundland E-text prepared by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Memorial University of Newfoundland Centre for Newfoundland Studies (http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/landingpage/collection/cns) E-text prepared by Mardi Desjardins and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Memorial University of Newfoundland Centre for Newfoundland Studies (http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/landingpage/collection/cns) "A Visit to Newfoundland" by Mary Lydia Branch is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This book offers a vivid description of the author's experiences and observations during her visit to Newfoundland, providing insights into the local culture, the life of fishermen, and the natural beauty of the landscape. Through detailed depictions of small fishing villages and their inhabitants, Branch captures both the charm and struggles of life in this rugged part of Canada. The narrative unfolds as Branch recounts her journey to Newfoundland, starting with her arrival in Channel, a quintessential fishing village. She introduces readers to the local characters, such as the resourceful Mrs. Pike and hardworking fishing families like Jim Savery's. The author reflects on the contrast between the fishermen's hard lives and the relative comfort of local merchants and officials. Through engaging anecdotes and heartfelt observations, Branch explores themes of community, resilience, and the connection to nature. The book concludes with a lingering sense of nostalgia for the friendships formed and the simple beauty of Newfoundland, evoking a deep appreciation for the place and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Newfoundland and Labrador -- Description and travel F1001 Text Category: Travel Writing 49353 2025-07-20T11:40:10.331335 text/html 25282 2024-10-22T23:43:55 text/html 266298 2025-07-20T11:40:12.198352 application/epub+zip 265087 2025-07-20T11:40:10.857310 application/epub+zip 95755 2025-07-20T11:40:10.576330 application/epub+zip 299290 2025-07-20T11:40:13.415339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291711 2025-07-20T11:40:11.949307 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123272 2022-09-23T07:05:39.765408 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 40598 2025-07-20T11:40:10.217323 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20591 2024-10-22T23:43:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16871 2025-07-20T11:40:13.537297 application/rdf+xml 25088 2025-07-20T11:40:10.675321 image/jpeg 2781 2025-07-20T11:40:10.625321 image/jpeg 363550 2025-07-20T11:40:10.340369 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog