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Wild: the Legendary Horses of Sable Island (Special Ed.) by Drew Doggett Pdf
In this large-format, special edition book by award-winning photographer Drew Doggett, discover the story of the wild and free horses of Sable Island as told through over 100 exquisitely reproduced photographs and personal writings. This book comes encased in a protective slipcase and with a companion print.
She Dreams of Sable Island by Briana Corr Scott Pdf
She dreams of Sable Island She goes there in her sleep The fog comes softly to her and she drifts across the deep. Nova Scotia-based paper-doll artist Briana Corr Scott's first children's picture book explores the wilds of the childhood imagination and of the shape-shifting Sable Island. Written as a gentle, lyrical poem, She Dreams of Sable Island is a wonderful read-aloud for bedtime, and a fact-filled exploration for curious readers who dream of adventuring to one of Nova Scotia's most remarkable--and untouched--landscapes. Includes an illustrated map of Sable Island, descriptions of flora and fauna found on the island, a paper doll and accessories--even a Sable Island horse!
Sable Island is the world's most mysterious and notorious sandbar, situated 160 kilometers offshore of southeast Nova Scotia. The island is currently receiving much renewed attention because of proposals to make it a National Park, or a National Wilderness Area. Known for centuries as "The Graveyard of the Atlantic," its forty-kilometre length has claimed over five hundred ships since the earliest adventurers and fishing vessels sailed to North America. Even today Sable presents serious problems to navigators. The home of the world's last herds of wild horses, the island is a fragile, shifting crescent of sand and grass whose beauty and violence has fascinated and inspired countless adventurers, writers, artists and scientists for over three hundred years. Bruce Armstrong takes the reader on a personal journey to Sable. He brings to life the early shipwrecks, lifesaving establishments and settlement attempts that have marked the island's long and varied history. There are ghost stories, tales of exceptional bravery, and first-hand impressions of the island left by men and women such as Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Dorothea Dix and Alexander Graham Bell. Contemporary material about Sable is based on interviews with some of the people who live in this lonely place as lifesavers, wireless operators, conservationists, and scientific observers; their experiences contribute an immediate sense of Sable's spirit and power. Many new colour photographs by island researcher Zoe Lucas are featured in this new edition. Sable Island is an imaginative and exciting journey to the world's northern Galapagos. It is also an eloquent plea for the preservation of a unique and timeless part of Nova Scotia. Sable Island was awarded the Evelyn Richardson Prize, the pre-eminent award for non-fiction in Atlantic Canada.
Sable Island in Black and White by Jill Martin Bouteillier Pdf
The newest addition to the Images of Our Past series, Sable Island in Black and White is a fascinating look at day-to-day life on Nova Scotia's most secluded outpost during the nineteenth century. Travel back in time to 1884 when author Jill Martin-Bouteillier's great aunt, Trixie, was growing up on this isolated spit of sand 160 kilometres from the North American mainland. Trixie's father, Robert Jarvis (R. J.) Bouteillier, was Sable Island's superintendent, acting on behalf of the Nova Scotia government as lawmaker, doctor, dispenser of stores, and, most importantly, head of lifesaving. This narrative history accented by more than 100 black and white family photographs of the island's famous shipwrecks, wild horses, and visitors tells the incredible true story of a stalwart group of ordinary people who called Sable Island home.
"Ellie believes that she will live in her little village on the coast of Nova Scotia for always. But when her father gets a job on Sable Island, she must say farewell to her beloved home and her mother's final resting place. Not even the idea of seeing the wild horses that roam the island can ease her pain of leaving. And after arriving on the sandy, windswept crescent of land, Ellie feels adrift and alone ... until one afternoon when she wakens on a dune to find herself looking into the curious eyes of a wild stallion. Little by little, as the days pass, Ellie gets closer to the beautiful chocolate-colored horse. Yet she soon discovers something that could take him away from his home, his herd, and her. Ellie has lost too much already. Will she loose her island horse, too?"--P. [2] of cover.
Our Sable Island Home is a personal story that does not shy away from the perils of life in an isolated locale, interwoven with maritime history that centres around the iconic island. The story will take you on a journey more than sixty years back into the past, to a time when Sable Island was referred to as "the Graveyard of the Atlantic."
The Wreckers of Sable Island by J. Macdonald Oxley Pdf
"The Wreckers of Sable Island" is an adventurous tale written by J. MacDonald Oxley. Set in the treacherous maritime world of Sable Island, this thrilling story follows the lives of a group of people living on the remote island known for its treacherous coastline and the wrecks that often occur there. The story revolves around a young boy named Tom, who, after losing his family in a shipwreck off the coast of Sable Island, finds himself rescued and taken in by a kind fisherman named Ben. Tom becomes part of the close-knit community of islanders who rely on the sea for their livelihood. Living on Sable Island is not without its dangers, as the island is notorious for its frequent shipwrecks caused by treacherous sandbars and unpredictable weather. In the face of these perils, some unscrupulous characters known as the "wreckers" take advantage of the shipwrecks to plunder the cargo and valuables from the stranded vessels. As Tom settles into his new life on the island, he becomes increasingly aware of the activities of the wreckers and the danger they pose to ships and their crews. Determined to put an end to the wreckers' illicit activities, Tom sets out on a daring mission to expose their crimes and protect the lives of innocent sailors. Along the way, Tom forms strong bonds of friendship with the islanders, including a spirited young girl named Meg and a wise old sailor named Captain Joe. Together, they navigate the challenges of life on the island and confront the wreckers' dangerous schemes. "The Wreckers of Sable Island" is a riveting story of courage, friendship, and perseverance. It explores themes of integrity, standing up against injustice, and the power of community in overcoming adversity. Through Tom's courageous journey, young readers learn the importance of doing what is right, even in the face of danger, and the value of loyalty and solidarity in times of crisis. Set against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving environment, the novel also serves as an exciting introduction to the maritime world, exposing young readers to the perils and challenges of life at sea and the bravery of those who navigate it. J. MacDonald Oxley's "The Wreckers of Sable Island" is a captivating adventure that captivates readers with its gripping storyline, endearing characters, and important moral lessons."
Both haunted and driven to discover a 100 year old secret, first time author, Jill Martin, leads the reader on a journey to one of the loneliest places in North America: Sable Island. This thin slice of grass-covered dunes, seamed by wind and waves, which for centuries lured unsuspecting ships to founder on its treacherous sand bars, in 1884 became home to the Bouteillier family. In this harsh, isolated environment, far from city life, young Beatrice grew to womanhood. Stories left in the island's visitors book come alive in this treasure hunt of passion and betrayal. As the story unfolds, the reader learns that the island revels her secrets on her own terms.
Sable Island, With a Catalogue of Its Vascular Plants by Harold St John Pdf
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Sable Island, a remote island off the coast of Nova Scotia. The author describes the island's geography, climate, and history, and provides a detailed catalogue of its vascular plants. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs. It is a valuable resource for scientists, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the natural history of Atlantic Canada. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Dune Adrift by Marq De Villiers,Sheila Hirtle Pdf
Sable Island lies off Canada’s Nova Scotian coast. A shape-shifting ghost of an island, it is in fact more a sandbar, adrift in the Atlantic, wandering to the east or west with the storms that so frequently batter it – but somehow never tipping over the nearby Continental Shelf. The bane of sailors for many generations, it declines to stay exactly where it is on the sea charts, and is so low that it can often not be seen until an unfortunate ship is almost in its clutches. As a result, its beaches have been littered over the years by hundreds of shipwrecks. These have attracted both the notorious “wreckers,” who scavenged for whatever they could “salvage,” and were suspected of occasionally doing away with any witnesses who had the temerity to survive, and the employees of the Humane Establishment, set up for the rescue of shipwreck victims. Anchored roughly by tough vegetation, surprisingly supplied with fresh water in the middle of salt, inhabited by hardy wild horses descended from Acadian ponies left on the island in 1756, Sable is an amazing place, and the authors have done it justice in this engaging and often lyrical book.
Secrets of Sable Island by Marcia Pierce Harding Pdf
After a vicious storm aboard ship, fourteen-year-old Caleb is tossed into the Atlantic Ocean. Frightened and alone, he finds himself nudged awake. He's been recovered by one of Sable Island's legendary wild stallions and is given shelter by a mysterious stranger, Norse, who is secretly living on the island. As Caleb recovers and gets to know his strange rescuer, learning the art of scrimshaw, storytelling, and survival, he wonders how he'll manage to remain on the island he's come to love. When he befriends the ghostly girl who rides bareback over the dunes, he knows he must do whatever he can to save her, and himself. A heartwarming and captivating adventure set on the infamous isolated sandbar that has captivated so many, and featuring original illustrations, Secrets of Sable Island will leave young readers spellbound.
Sable Island has indelibly marked all who have come into contact with it - by accident or by choice. Since 1583, 350 ships have wrecked against its shape-shifting shores as if lured into a trap by a whispering siren wind. This exciting collection casts explorers, castaways, pirates, settlers, and the quintessential symbols of survival - the Sable Island horses - in tales of death, destruction, and endurance. Set on the isolated island of fog-shrouded sand dunes, these true accounts are tragic and inspiring.
