A short history of Newfoundland England's oldest colony
A Short History of Newfoundland First discoveries -- The red Indians, or Aboriginal inhabitants of Newfoundland -- Exploration and settlement of America -- England takes possession of Newfoundland -- Fisheries -- Whitbourne's commission -- Contemporary events -- The French in Newfoundland -- Co...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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W. Collins
1890
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns2/id/153013 |
| Summary: | A Short History of Newfoundland First discoveries -- The red Indians, or Aboriginal inhabitants of Newfoundland -- Exploration and settlement of America -- England takes possession of Newfoundland -- Fisheries -- Whitbourne's commission -- Contemporary events -- The French in Newfoundland -- Condition of the early settlers -- Renewed efforts of the French to conquer Newfoundland -- "The Seven Years' War" -- Palliser's Act -- Commercial disaster -- Important events -- Recent events -- Education -- How we are governed -- Conclusion -- Appendix |
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