A Day at the Races: Mysteries of the Royal St John's Regatta - Fitzgerald, Jack

As New; The Royal St. John's Regatta is more than a social or sporting event. For nearly 200 years the Regatta has become a Newfoundland tradition and institution. It begins in mid-April when the boats go on the pond for practice and ends on the day of the Regatta. Like Christmas, people and whole families plan holidays to coincide with the event. The longevity and success of the Regatta is rooted in the fact that it is a family tradition passed down from generation to generation. It is a place where history and culture thrives. People love recalling its long past and are fascinated by the traditions and accounts that have amassed over almost 200 years of history. This book retells some of these stories in an attempt to preserve this magnificent piece of Newfoundland and Labrador history.

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