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Silent Riders of the Sea

Story of Jack the Miner

John Gerard Fagan author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cybirdy Publishing Limited

Published:10th Nov '24

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Silent Riders of the Sea cover

Silent Riders of the Sea will be launched at Cybirdy Book Festival and will be available on sale at the London Book Barge, Word on Water, and other venues between 11 and 14 November 2024

In 1930, Jack is grieving the loss of his young son. In an attempt to escape his misery, he choses to leave. With a motley crew of Scots, he embarks on Arctic fishing.



Be ready for a tale of human suffering, violence, and sadness with this story of the hard side of life told through powerful yet, kind poetry.

In 1930, Jack the miner is grieving the loss of his young son.

In a desperate attempt to escape his misery, he makes the choice to leave.

With a motley crew of Scots, he embarks on Arctic fishing with the promise of a better life.

John Gerard Fagan, the author of the memoir Fish Town, takes us on a ride to the Arctic Sea through Jack's battle for survival on a crammed and gruesome ship and inescapable submission to the cruelty of nature and humankind alike.

In the background, memories of his life as a miner, while a permanent excruciating pain from mourning his own child lingers.

Be ready for a tale of human suffering, violence, and sadness with this story of the hard side of human life.


ISBN: 9781068678295

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

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