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Pool Plantation Waterfront - Colony of Avalon Walking Tour

This text and image-based tour looks at the waterfront of the Pool Plantation, Ferryland, 1638 -1696.
The Effects of War on Early Settlement

There was hardly a decade in the 17th century when Newfoundland was safe from the effects of European war, whether directly or indirectly.
Anglo-French Conflict, 1690-1713

As the only French base in Newfoundland, Plaisance was attacked by the English, but also acted as the springboard for French attacks on English Newfoundland.
William Alexander; 1625

Extract from 'An Encouragement to Colonies' by William Alexander, dated 1625, and dealing with planters, livestock, and gardens.
William Hill; 15 February, 1653

Examination of William Hill in Baltimore vs. Kirke, dated February 15, 1653, and dealing with planters, houses, boats, harbours, fortifications, and ordnance.
[Captain] William Holman; 17 September, 1696

An account of Captain William Holman's charge in defending the Harbour of Ferryland against the French on August 1, 1694, dated September 17, 1696.
William Poole; 24 August, 1652

Deposition of William Poole, taken at Ferryland, in Baltimore vs. Kirke, on August 24, 1652.
William Poole - Examination; 24 August, 1652

Examination of William Poole, dated August 24, 1652, and dealing with planters, boats, religion, and material culture.
Winter of 1696 - History - Colony of Avalon

Overview of the French attack on Ferryland, which occurred in the winter of 1696 as a part of the war between France and England.
Administration of Law to 1729

An article on the administration of law in Newfoundland to 1729
Transcription of John Guy's 1611 Newsletter

Original text of John Guy's newsletter from 1611 as well as a modernised English version.
Fishing Admirals

The 'fishing admiral' was a label assigned to the first ship captain who entered the harbour at the start of the fishing season.
Formal Law

An article on formal law in Newfoundland up to 1729.
Antoine Parat

Biography of Antoine Parat, governor of Plaisance from 1685-1690.
Bellot dit Lafontaine

Biography of Bellot dit Lafontaine, governor of Plaisance from 1664-1667.
Jacques-François de Mombeton de Brouillan

Biography of Jacques-François de Mombeton, governor of Plaisance from 1690-1701.
Joseph de Monic

Biography of Joseph de Monic, acting governor of Plaisance from 1697-1702.
La Palme

Biography of La Palme, governor of Plaisance from 1667-1670.
La Poippe

Biography of La Poippe, governor of Plaisance from 1670-1684.
Louis de Pastour de Costebelle

Biography of Louis de Pastour de Costebelle, interim governor of Plaisance from 1690-1691.

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