place n

place [Tavernor's 1714 report on Grand Bank shows that] at the time there were four planters, or boatkeepers. Each of them had a 'place', or fishing stage, store and beach, and together they had 15 houses, most likely for themselves and their servants. [Presumably 'place' is...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1988
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/63188
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Summary:place [Tavernor's 1714 report on Grand Bank shows that] at the time there were four planters, or boatkeepers. Each of them had a 'place', or fishing stage, store and beach, and together they had 15 houses, most likely for themselves and their servants. [Presumably 'place' is Tavernor's usage?] PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup G.M. Story JUN. 2 1988 WK Not used Not used Withdrawn