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100 1 _aReeves, John,
_d1752?-1829
245 1 0 _aHistory of the government of the island of Newfoundland :
_bWith an appendix containing the Acts of Parliament made respecting the trade and fishery
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-05-07
508 _aProduced by Louise Davies, A www.PGDP.net Volunteer, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFisheries -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Newfoundland, Island of
653 _aNewfoundland, Island of (N.L.) -- Politics and government
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59449
999 _c100275
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