The book of Newfoundland

• Main Author: Smallwood,Joseph Roberts
• Format: Book
• Language: unknown
• Published: Newfoundland Book Publishers 1937
• Subjects: Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland; Boxing
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cbu_khattar/id/1277

These volumes are a history of Newfoundland, including much information on Newfoundland after Confederation. Large sections deal with the fishing industry in the province, and several photographs of small fishing villages are included. There are lists of the members of government in Newfoundland before Confederation, such as the prime ministers, governors, and executive councils. Other chapters deal with the signing of the new constitution in 1934, the geography of Newfoundland, statistics, and Newfoundland's part in World War I. The second volume includes information on St. John's, the police and firefighters, several different clubs found in Newfoundland, sports such as football, ice hockey, and boxing, and the different religions found in Newfoundland. Many illustrations and photographs are included.