posted on 2023-05-18, 10:12authored byMichael Corbett
Their homes were worlds unto themselves. The fishermen were not nationalists of any sort, defined themselvesasneither Newfoundlanders nor colonials, but residents of chthonic origin, sprung from the earth of .whatever little island or cove they had grown up in. (johnson 1998: 454) "Good for you," saidGrandpa as I stoodwith my mortar board and gown, clutching my various awards and diplomas ... "Good for you," "ille bhigruaidh. This means that you will never have to work again." What he meant was that I would not spend my life pulling the end of a bucksaw or pushing the boat off the CalumRuadh's Point in freezing water up to my waist. (MacLeod, 1999: 107)
History
Publication title
Historical Studies in Education
Volume
13
Pagination
19-48
ISSN
0843-5057
Department/School
Faculty of Education
Publisher
Canadian History of Education Association
Place of publication
Canada
Rights statement
Copyright 2001 Historical Studies in Education/Revued'histoire de!'education