Heather has a book Waterfalls of Nova Scotia. On Sunday, we decided to walk the trail to Tupperville Falls (both photographs). A short hike.
Lalonde’s guide gives directions and descriptions to one hundred waterfalls in the province. We have also hiked into Eel Weir Brook Falls, up behind Lawrencetown on South Mountain.
From Heather’s career as a botanist, we possess a significant collection of non-fiction guides to the flora and fauna of the province. This includes books by Todd Boland and Carl Munden on the wildflowers and orchids.
Another non-fiction book, one copy stays in the car and another at home, is The Nova Scotia Atlas, Seventh Edition. On Saturday, on our drive through the Rawdon Hills, we were able to navigate a new direct route from Cheese Factory Corner (Hwy 14) through Mill Village to Shubenacadie on Highway 102.
In response to my recent blog on Swallows and Amazons, Brent Hall sent me two links to books on the other life of Arthur Ransome. Meanwhile, Andrew Ronay sent a photograph of his collection of the Alexander McCall Smith 44 Scotland Street series.
McCall Smith is Emeritus Professor of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh.
‘Even when travelling, he never loses a day, turning out between 2000 and 3000 words (a day) – but more like 5000 words when at home in Edinburgh.’
According to WordPress, this is my 200th blog under the label Ernest Blair Experiment. During the COVID pandemic, I have been steady at two posts per week. I hope they prove entertaining and informative.
Postscript
Check out today’s Brain Pickings on the subject of moss.
Acknowledgements
Heather for her photography and giving access to her large collection of botanical books. Brent Hall and Andrew Ronay for their feedback. Edward added the graphics.
References
Benoit Lalonde, 2018. Waterfalls of Nova Scotia. A Guide. Goose Lane.
Todd Boland, 2014. Wildflowers of Nova Scotia. Boulder Publications.
Todd Boland, 2012. Trees and Shrubs of the Maritimes. Boulder Publications
Carl Munden, 2001. Native Orchids of Nova Scotia: A Field Guide. UCCB Press.
GeoNova, 2019. The Nova Scotia Atlas. Seventh Edition. Formac Publishing and Province of Nova Scotia.
Roland Chambers, 2010. The Last Englishman: the double life of Arthur Ransome. Faber and Faber.
Christina Hardyment, 2007. Arthur Ransome and Captain Flint’s Trunk. Frances Lincoln.
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First, there have been bear sightings at Tupperville Falls. Be careful. Second, I read all your blogs. Third, Arthur Ransome and that prolific Smith guy are amongst my favourites too. Be well.
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Yes. Three bears. Luckily we were unaware at the time.
Bob
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