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_aNoad, Joseph, _d1823-1898 |
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_aLecture on the Aborigines of Newfoundland : _bDelivered Before the Mechanics' Institute, at St. John's, Newfoundland, on Monday, 17th January, 1859 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-02-21 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Wallace McLean, Jeannie Howse and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading (https://www.pgdp.net), from images kindly provided by www.canadiana.org | ||
| 520 | _a"Lecture on the Aborigines of Newfoundland" by Joseph Noad is a historical account presented in the mid-19th century. The book provides an investigation into the origins, culture, and tragic fate of the Boeothick Indians, the indigenous people of Newfoundland. Noad explores various theories regarding their descent and recounts the historical contact between the Boeothicks and European settlers, showcasing the significant decline in the native population due to violence and displacement. In this lecture, Noad discusses the Boeothicks' way of life, including their dwellings, hunting practices, and social structure, painting a picture of a once-vibrant tribe that faced violent encroachments from both European settlers and the Micmac tribe. Through historical anecdotes and detailed exploration of their traditions, he highlights the gradual extermination of the Boeothicks, including specific accounts of violent encounters and the efforts made by settlers and officials to establish a peaceful relationship, which ultimately failed. The lecture concludes with a reflection on their probable extinction and the cultural assimilation or displacement that likely ensued, leaving their legacy clouded in mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aBeothuk Indians | ||
| 653 | _aNewfoundland and Labrador -- History | ||
| 653 | _aIndians of North America -- Newfoundland and Labrador | ||
| 653 | _aIndians of North America -- Origin | ||
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