Newfoundland's fisheries : "richer by far than all the gold mines of Peru", as Lord Bacon declared three centuries ago.

This book provides details on the various fisheries of Newfoundland, with the greatest emphasis placed on the cod fishery. The history and changes within the fisheries are discussed, as are new methods and markets that could be explored, and some export and total catch statistics are given as well....

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: s.n. 1910
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns/id/64124
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Summary:This book provides details on the various fisheries of Newfoundland, with the greatest emphasis placed on the cod fishery. The history and changes within the fisheries are discussed, as are new methods and markets that could be explored, and some export and total catch statistics are given as well. In addition to the cod fishery herring, lobster, salmon, and seal fisheries are also discussed.