Exploit’s Island was resettled in the 1960’s, but the community is one that is rich in history. Clifford Lilly grew up here, and remembers the 1930’s when people lived on fish, potatoes and molasses bread. The area is still home to many cabin owners, and there are three cemeteries remaining.

On Wednesday in Lewisporte, Clifford Lilly attended an event at the Lewisporte Public Library where he turned over 26 books written over a 20-year period to document the history of Exploit’s Island. He says much of his information came from journals and books that would have otherwise been destroyed.

Organizer Myrtice Alpen said to have the information is an honour. The books will be available at the Public Library in Lewisporte and the A.C. Hunter Public Library in St. John’s.

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