The Story of Newfoundland by Earl of Frederick Edwin Smith Birkenhead
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"The Story of Newfoundland" by The Right Hon. The Lord Birkenhead is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a concise yet informative overview of Newfoundland's geography, its people, and the history surrounding its colonization by the British. The author sheds light on the island’s strategic significance, its economic reliance on the fishing industry, particularly cod fishing, and the socio-political dynamics that have influenced its
development through the years. The opening of the book introduces Newfoundland, noting its geographic features and strategic importance as the oldest English colony. The author describes its natural resources, particularly focusing on the rich fishing industry that has been integral to its economy, and highlights the island's mischaracterization as a cold, inhospitable place—a misconception challenged by descriptions of its actual climate and environment. The text also addresses the impact of colonization on Indigenous populations and outlines significant historical expeditions and settlements, setting the stage for a broader exploration of Newfoundland's complex history and development throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Birkenhead, Frederick Edwin Smith, Earl of, 1872-1930 |
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| Title | The Story of Newfoundland |
| Credits | E-text prepared by a www.PGDP.net volunteer, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Our Roots (www.nosracines.ca/e/index.aspx) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Newfoundland and Labrador -- History |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- British |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18636 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18636-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 487 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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