TY  - BOOK
AU  - Reeves,John
TI  - History of the government of the island of Newfoundland: With an appendix containing the Acts of Parliament made respecting the trade and fishery
AV  - F1001 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Fisheries -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Newfoundland, Island of
KW  - Newfoundland, Island of (N.L.) -- Politics and government
N1  - Release date is 2019-05-07; Produced by Louise Davies, A www.PGDP.net Volunteer, Dave
Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "History of the Government of the Island of Newfoundland" by John Reeves is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book explores the development and complexities of governance in Newfoundland, highlighting the conflicts between local planters and merchants concerning resource management and authority. It promises a detailed examination of legal charters, regulations, and the evolving political landscape of the time.  At the start of the book, the author reflects on his recent experiences in Newfoundland, inspiring his research into the island's governance history. This research reveals the intricate interplay of interests between the settled planters seeking protection and order, and the transient merchants aiming to maintain their profitable fishing operations without governance interference. Reeves outlines the significant legislative acts and historical events that shaped Newfoundland's governance, setting the stage for a narrative that will delve into specific struggles and resolutions faced by its early inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59449
ER  -