Boating

A collection of 49 historical colour photographs with original captions about boating, fishing and hunting in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1965 - 66 including graphic images of a seal hunt. ] Taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community school from 1965-66. The photographs make an important contribution to the cultural, educational and natural history of the period and beautifully depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Each photo album focuses on different aspects of the community's way of life. Please note: some readers may find some of the photographs disturbing. Cover photograph: mending nets on the wharfe; photographs courtesy John Penny] Korean Edition]