| Summary: | In writing this book, Clark's intention was to educate the British people about Britain's colonies, which were quite numerous at the time of publication. Clark wished to highlight the import role the colonies played in making Britain a world economic power, and to teach readers about the history of the colonies as well. Newfoundland and Labrador are discussed in chapter two (p. 40-48), with Clark explaining how Newfoundland was the oldest colony, the importance of the rich Newfoundland fishery to Britain, and the French Shore Question. Clark also corrects popular misconceptions about the colony, and provides information about Newfoundland and Labrador's economy, climate, and physical geography. Includes index.
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