Para Handy

Author : Neil Munro
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857907110

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Para Handy by Neil Munro Pdf

Para Handy has been sailing his way into the affections of generations of Scots since he first weighed anchor in the pages of the Glasgow Evening News in 1905. The master mariner and his crew - Dougie the mate, Macphail the engineer, Sunny Jim and the Tar - all play their part in evoking the irresistible atmosphere of a bygone age when puffers sailed between West Highland ports and the great city of Glasgow. This definitive edition contains all three collections published in the author's lifetime, as well as those that were unpublished and a new story which was discovered in 2001. Extensive notes accompany each story, providing fascinating insights into colloquialisms, place-names and historical events. This volume also includes a wealth of contemporary photographs, depicting the harbours, steamers and puffers from the age of the Vital Spark.

Author : Neil Munro
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547407201

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In Highland Harbours with Para Handy by Neil Munro Pdf

In Highland Harbors with Para Handy by Neil Munro is the story of Irish ship captain Para Handy and his mischievous band of Irish seamen. Neil and his gang get into hijinks on this lovely boat adventure. Excerpt: "The s.s. Texa made a triumphal entry to the harbor by steaming in between two square-rigged schooners, the Volant and Jehu, of Wick, and slid silently, with the exactitude of long experience, against the piles of Rothesay quay, where Para Handy sat on a log of wood."

Author : Neil Munro
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547318651

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Para Handy Tales — The Vital Spark by Neil Munro Pdf

The "Para Handy Tales" is a collection of sea adventure tales written by author Neil Munro. Para Handy is the crafty Gaelic skipper of the Vital Spark, a steamboat of the sort that delivered goods from Glasgow to Loch Fyne, the Hebrides, and the west coast highlands of Scotland in the early 20th century. The stories partly focus on his pride in his ship, "the smertest boat in the tred" which he considers to be of a class with the Clyde steamers, but mainly tell of the "high jinks" the crew get up to on their travels.

Author : Neil Munro
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547614449

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Jaunty Jock, and Other Stories by Neil Munro Pdf

"Jaunty Jock, and Other Stories" by Neil Munro is a delightful collection of short stories that captures the spirit and humor of Scottish life and culture. Munro's writing is characterized by its wit, vivid characters, and deep appreciation for the landscapes and people of Scotland. Through a series of charming and often humorous tales, Munro offers readers a glimpse into the daily lives, quirks, and idiosyncrasies of the Scottish people. Whether you have a connection to Scotland or simply enjoy well-crafted short stories, "Jaunty Jock" is a literary gem that celebrates the essence of Scottish storytelling.

Author : Bernard A. Drew
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786457212

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Literary Afterlife by Bernard A. Drew Pdf

This is an encyclopedic work, arranged by broad categories and then by original authors, of literary pastiches in which fictional characters have reappeared in new works after the deaths of the authors that created them. It includes book series that have continued under a deceased writer's real or pen name, undisguised offshoots issued under the new writer's name, posthumous collaborations in which a deceased author's unfinished manuscript is completed by another writer, unauthorized pastiches, and "biographies" of literary characters. The authors and works are entered under the following categories: Action and Adventure, Classics (18th Century and Earlier), Classics (19th Century), Classics (20th Century), Crime and Mystery, Espionage, Fantasy and Horror, Humor, Juveniles (19th Century), Juveniles (20th Century), Poets, Pulps, Romances, Science Fiction and Westerns. Each original author entry includes a short biography, a list of original works, and information on the pastiches based on the author's characters.

Author : Neil Munro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : English fiction
ISBN : UVA:X001279395

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Neil Munro's Para Handy by Neil Munro Pdf

Author : Neil Munro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UVA:X000484075

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Para Handy and Other Tales by Neil Munro Pdf

Author : Neil Munro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : English fiction
ISBN : OXFORD:590705537

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In Highland Harbours with Para Handy, S.s. Vital Spark by Neil Munro Pdf

Author : Sue Edmondson
Publisher : Mayfields
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780953540372

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Miniature Pinscher by Sue Edmondson Pdf

This books contains the pedigree name, date of birth, sire and dams pedigree name of every Miniature Pinschers registered with the UK Kennel Club from 1964 to 1973, making this book a valuable research tool for any Miniature Pinscher breeder.

Author : Isabel S. Monro,Dorothy E. Cook
Publisher : H. W. Wilson
Page : 1576 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1953-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:49015003032720

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Supplement, 1953 by Isabel S. Monro,Dorothy E. Cook Pdf

Author : Sue Edmondson
Publisher : Mayfields
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780953540365

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Miniature Pinscher - UK Registered Miniature Pinschers 1938 - 1963 by Sue Edmondson Pdf

This books contains the pedigree name, date of birth, sire and dams pedigree name of every Miniature Pinschers registered with the UK Kennel Club from 1938 to 1963, making this book a valuable research tool for any Miniature Pinscher breeder.

Author : Len Paterson
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 1899863141

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The Light in the Glens by Len Paterson Pdf

A review of the role of the puffer in Scottish maritime history, especially that of the West Coast. The study describes the evolution of the puffer from its early roots as a timber built, horse-drawn barge into the vessel which inspired Neil Munro's Para Handy tales. Through details from the records of the early companies that eventually joined forces to become Glenlight Shipping, the book tells how the puffers served the communities of Scotland's western seaboard, bringing them essential supplies, shipped mostly from the Clyde. It also tells how this trade suffered and declined as a result of declining populations, improved road transport and the advent of Ro-Ro ferries.

Author : Neil Munro,Hamish Haswell-Smith
Publisher : Neil Wilson Pub Limited
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003-02-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1902927788

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The Vital Spark by Neil Munro,Hamish Haswell-Smith Pdf

Illustrated edition of the hilarious exploits of Para Handy and his crew--Munro's beloved and unforgettable characters.

Author : Ann Budd
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781596684836

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Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters by Ann Budd Pdf

Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.

Author : Alistair Moffat
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781788856836

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The Highlands and Islands of Scotland by Alistair Moffat Pdf

Alistair Moffat tells the extraordinary story of the Highlands in the most detailed book ever written about this remarkable part of Scotland. This is the story of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland as it has never been told before. From the formation of the landscape millions of years ago to the twenty-first century, it brings to life the events and the people who have shaped Highland history, from saints, sinners and outlaws to monarchs, clan chiefs and warriors. Highly readable and informative, it mines a wide range of sources including medieval manuscripts and sagas, poetry and popular culture. Picts, Romans, Irish missionaries, Vikings, Jacobites and the flood of emigrants who left to forge new lives abroad are just some of the important players in the drama. As he paints the bigger picture, Alistair Moffat also introduces many key aspects of Highland culture and explores the experience of ordinary Highlanders and Islanders over thousands of years.