The Brennen Siding Trilogy
The complete Brennen Siding Trilogy is now available in a single volume. Brennen Siding, a hamlet on a small tributary of the famous Miramichi River, is home to an unforgettable crew -- Dryfly and Palidin Ramsey and Dry's friend Shadrack Nash; Shirley Ramsey, Dry and Pal's homely, destitute mother, and Nutbeam, the floppy-eared hermit she marries; the American sports who come to the Cabbage Island Salmon Club to fish; and the "lads" who guide them. Dry, Shad and Pal, young teenagers in The Americans Are Coming , make some headway into maturity in The Last Tasmanian . By the end of The Lone Angler , when Palidin realizes what will happen to his beloved Atlantic salmon if he sells his secret of catching a fish on every cast, all three have launched themselves into adulthood. The boys' adventures gently lead the reader to reflect on the nature of humans and the place of humans in nature. Running through it all is the magical, mysterious river and the legendary Atlantic salmon. The Last Tasmanian won the 1992 Thomas Raddall Award and was a finalist for a Commonwealth Book Prize. The Americans Are Coming is a successful stage play.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0864921934
ISBN13:9780864921932
Release Date:September 1997
Publisher:Goose Lane Editions
Length:791 Pages
Weight:0.05 lbs.
Dimensions:1.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"
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3 ratings
The Americans are Coming
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Herb Curtis' writing about the folklore surrounding New Brunswick's Miramichi River takes me back to my childhood recollections of Mark Twain's tales of the Mississippi. You'll never know what's around the bend in the river. The characters are brought to life through colorful experiences we can all relate to. Now that I've read the first of the trilogy I am an avid fan. Thank you, Herb Curtis for restoring my childhood wonderment!
Americans Are Coming & Last Tasmanian
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I have just finished reading "The Americans Are Coming" & "The Last Tasmanian" by Herb Curtis and these are real great books for anyone from N.B. or anyone who just wanted a bit of humor although I suggest you read all 3 books if you can because they are all equally great although the ending isn't really up to par on the first 2 books as it is a trilogy.
The American"s Are Coming
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Being From the Miramichi, and live approxiamately about two miles from the authour, Herb Curtis. I can really relate to this book. Everything from the slang words, to the subject matter is based on things that you would probably only hear on the Miramichi. If your looking for a good laugh and a little Miramichi humor, this is definately a must read book! For a little insight to what all the slang words and sayings used, make sure to read "Look What The Cat Drug In", or "Miramichi Dictionary - An Interpretive Guide".
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