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_aBirkenhead, Frederick Edwin Smith, Earl of, _d1872-1930 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Story of Newfoundland |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-06-20 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by a www.PGDP.net volunteer, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Our Roots (http://www.nosracines.ca/e/index.aspx) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Story of Newfoundland" by The Right Hon. The Lord Birkenhead is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a concise yet informative overview of Newfoundland's geography, its people, and the history surrounding its colonization by the British. The author sheds light on the island’s strategic significance, its economic reliance on the fishing industry, particularly cod fishing, and the socio-political dynamics that have influenced its development through the years. The opening of the book introduces Newfoundland, noting its geographic features and strategic importance as the oldest English colony. The author describes its natural resources, particularly focusing on the rich fishing industry that has been integral to its economy, and highlights the island's mischaracterization as a cold, inhospitable place—a misconception challenged by descriptions of its actual climate and environment. The text also addresses the impact of colonization on Indigenous populations and outlines significant historical expeditions and settlements, setting the stage for a broader exploration of Newfoundland's complex history and development throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aNewfoundland and Labrador -- History | ||
| 653 | _aAmerica -- Discovery and exploration -- British | ||
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