Duncan, Norman 1871-1916 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Every Man for Himself" by Norman Duncan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the rugged backdrop of Newfoundland and follows the life of Tumm, a fisherman who shares tales of his experiences and the eccentric characters around him, particularly focusing on Abraham Botch, a contemplative man from Jug Cove. The narrative explores themes of existence, identity, and the relentless struggle for survival in a harsh, indifferent world. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Tumm and the crew aboard the trader "Good Samaritan" as they anchor in Poor Man's Harbor during a snowstorm. Tumm engages the crew with a philosophical tale about souls and purpose, leading to an encounter with Abraham Botch, who ponders the nature of existence. Through Tumm's storytelling, we learn of Botch's deep questioning about life, the soul, and the universe, which sets the stage for the exploration of profound themes intertwining with the everyday struggles of the fishermen. Tumm's observations and interactions with Botch highlight the tension between whimsical thoughts and harsh realities, framing the novel's exploration of humanity's quest for understanding in an unforgiving environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The wayfarer -- A matter of expediency -- The minstrel -- The squall -- The fool of Skeleton Tickle -- A comedy of Candlestick Cove -- "By-an'-by" Brown of Blunder Cove -- They who lose at love -- The revolution at Satan's Trap -- The surplus. Release date is 2011-08-07 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Short stories Sea stories Newfoundland and Labrador -- Fiction Fishing villages -- Fiction Dialect literature, Canadian PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36998 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36998 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133837.0 36998