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100 1 _aHayes, Edward, active 1602
245 1 0 _aSir Humphrey Gilbert's Voyage to Newfoundland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-06
508 _aProduced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger
520 _a"Sir Humphrey Gilbert's Voyage to Newfoundland" by Edward Hayes is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1900s. The book chronicles Sir Humphrey Gilbert's endeavor to establish the first English colony in North America, focusing on his 1583 voyage to Newfoundland. It highlights the ambitions and challenges of English exploration during the late 16th century, providing a glimpse into the motivations behind colonial expansion and religious fervor of the time. The narrative unfolds with Hayes detailing the preparation and challenges faced by Gilbert and his fleet, which embarked on their journey with high expectations. After successfully claiming Newfoundland for England, the expedition encounters numerous hardships, including rough seas, sickness among the crew, and a lack of resources. Tragically, the voyage culminates in disaster with the loss of the flagship, the "Delight," leading to the death of many crew members, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert himself. Hayes's account combines a chronicle of events with reflections on the larger implications of such exploratory missions, questioning the morality and motivations behind colonization while honoring the resolute spirit of those involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels
653 _aNewfoundland and Labrador -- History
653 _aGilbert, Humphrey, Sir, 1539?-1583
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3338
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