A discovrse and discovery of Nevv-fovnd-land : with many reasons to prooue how worthy and beneficiall a plantation may there be made, after a better manner than it was. Together with the laying open of certaine enormities and abuses committed by some that trade to that countrey, and the meanes laid downe for reformation thereof : As also a louing inuitation: and likewise the copies of certaine letters sent from that countrey; which are printed in the latter part of this booke
Whitbourne's Discourse was aimed at promoting Newfoundland as a potential colony which would profit the nation. It includes details on geography, climate, the fisheries and land resources, in addition to practical advice on settlement. No page 34. Includes bibliographical references.