10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OILSKIN»
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oilskin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
oilskin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Heartstone Under the Shadow
It was Oilskin, his mottled skin glistening in the fire's red light. “Why does a troll
share a shelter with a man?” “It has been this way in Elinala ever since Derrick
became our High Steward,” Karst said. “Our common allegiance binds us
together.
Hansen had invented the oilskin — the very first waterproof material. And that's
where the story stopped, until 1876. That year Hansen barely survived the worst
storm of his career, saving not only his crew but a passing French vessel from ...
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The British Home Front 1939-45
breeches, 2 overall coats, 2 pairs of dungarees, 6 pairs of stockings, 3 shirts, 2
towels; one pair each of ankle boots, shoes, 'gum boots' or boots and leggings; a
hat and enamelled metal cap badge, an overcoat and shoulder titles, an oilskin
or ...
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Shut away!: My early days fishing out of Newquay and things ...
In wet or bad weather a long 'oilskin' was worn. This had a loose round neck, and
came down to the calves. You had to wrap a towel around your neck to stop rain
or spray from going down inside the oilskin. Head gear was either a cap if the ...
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Adventure, Horror, Mystery Classics Best Seller's for 99 ...
Patrick O'Keeffe. Captain Bardsley came racing along the “Okay?” inquired Clark
when he had deck, grabbed a lifeline,and sliddown finished. into one. “Not quite.
Hand me that oilskin coat “Shoveoff,” hesaidto thethird mate you were sitting ...
There he stood, swallowing an evil chuckle, producing the oilskin pouch. With a
swish he whipped open the pouch and held its mouth at the crack in the window.
The pouch billowed out of its own accord although there was no wind, as if being
...
Stephanie Louise Lu, 2006
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The Shield and the Shark
Just as he was rattling the dice, Joe Willoughby came into the mess. His black
oilskin gleamed with rain and droplets of water ran down his weather-beaten face
. 'You'd better come pronto, Doc,' he said, catching his breath. 'Harvey's had a fall.
Thomas E. Lightburn, 2007
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Arctic Twilight: Leonard Budgell and Canada's Changing North
It was during the prohibition and the ship's cabins were frequently searched
before sailing. The rules of good sport dictated that the police search cabins only.
So Pappy, as was customary, wrapped his cache in oilskin and stowed it in one
of ...
Leonard Budgell, Claudia Coutu Radmore, 2009
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OILSKIN»
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oilskin is used in the context of the following news items.
Jowal Jones - Let's Be On Our Best Behaviour
The gormless university student full of primitive energy should be swept under the carpet, at least until the visitors have left. "The oilskin of the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
WEST FIFE: Show a chilly affair but quality shone through
The sheer number of oilskin jackets, winter hats and gloves being worn might have had spectators and exhibitors alike questioning the June ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
in it for the long haul
Carrying my daughter baby-chimpanzee style in a sling, trusty oilskin overnight bag on my shoulder, and a light, foldable backpack stuffed with ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
Vagneur: The promise of adventure was too great
We did the best we could with what we had — oilskin coats, the oil fairly well depleted, or sometimes rubberized raincoats, usually torn or ... «Aspen Times, Jul 15»
Gary Ralston's restaurant review: Paco's, 3-5 Mill Street, Perth PH1 …
The atmosphere is laid-back and service is slicker than the oilskin covers on tables around a saloon- style setting. The western influence ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
The hero who has saved the lives two North Sea fishermen
He cut away the fisherman's oilskin trousers as gently as he could to see what the damage was, and quickly tied a tight tourniquet around his ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
DNA test points British woman abandoned at birth to Ireland
Abandoned more than 56 years ago, the mother-of-two was wrapped in a warm oilskin blanket and placed in a cardboard box by a doorstep in ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
Makita provides winning equipment at Beale Park Boat and Outdoor …
The winner was Adam Brown in Brown's Torpedo, a lightweight purpose-made canoe with black hull and yellow oilskin decks, again powered ... «Furniture Production Magazine, Jul 15»
Parents should never have to bury their children
... eating the best mint chocolate ice cream and singing The Wild Rover and rousing choruses of “Wrap me up in my oilskin and blankets.”. «the Irish News, Jun 15»
Woman abandoned at birth in cardboard box posts emotional …
At five days old and weighing just 5lb 8oz, she was wrapped in oilskin and left in a cardboard box in a warm blanket, but she doesn't know ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
