In Disappeared Eric Colbourne takes us on a fascinating journey through the history, folklore, and customs of a Newfoundland island outport. His sweep is broad encompassing chapters on home remedies, schooling, tragedy and adventure, and the battle fronts of the First World War. What unites these pages is a love of place and people and the truly impressive craft of the writing.

From a remote island on Canada's rugged east coast, author Eric Colbourne brings us another collection of compelling stories, some surreal, some filled with grief, and others in a lighter and more nostalgic vein.During the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897, a young couple leaves the island to seek riches in the Yukon Territory, a decision that leads to misfortune.An older woman reflects on her husband's terminal illness, her son's death, and her own mortality.A young man c...

• A near-death experience after falling into the frigid North Atlantic becomes high comedy.• The salvage of an abandoned yacht on the Grand Banks hints at mystery and intrigue.• A voyage to re-supply the Titanic expedition 400 miles southeast of Newfoundland leads to a harrowing experience with the fury of Hurricane Andrew.• All part of the life and times of an accomplished skipper.I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the life of Captain Keith Bath. This book ...