Isbn: 9781331481119 - newfoundland to manitoba (classic reprint): through canada's maritime, mining, and prairie provinces: through canada's maritime, mining, and prairie provinces (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of Newfoundland, a rugged island off the coast of North America. The author, a keen observer of his time, takes us on a journey through the island's exploration and colonization, detailing the struggles and triumphs of its early inhabitants. From the exploits of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and his quest for silver to the harsh realities faced by the islandââ â¢s fisherman, the book paints a vivid portrait of a land grappling with its identity and place in the world. The author explores the tension between the islandââ â¢s potential for settlement and the British government's focus on maintaining Newfoundlandââ â¢s primary role as a fishing haven, highlighting the complex interplay of economics, politics and human ambition that shaped the island's early destiny. The bookââ â¢s rich historical details offer a compelling reminder of the human stories that lie behind the grand narrative of empire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…