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James Cook's Charts of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web Site includes both map reproductions and illustrative maps created for specific articles.
The Decline of the Migratory Fishery

Toward the end of the 18th century, Newfoundland's migratory fishery began to lose importance at a time the resident population was experiencing a sudden increase.
The Defence of the Fisheries

There were no garrisoned fortifications on the Island until France established its colony at Plaisance (Placentia) in 1662.
From "Discovery" to the Treaty of Utrecht (1713)

Information about the islands St. Pierre and Miquelon from their initial discovery by Joas Alvarez Fagundes, to the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.
Edward Burd; 11 August, 1726 to 16 September, 1726

Extract from 'Journal of a Voyage from Leith to Newfoundland, Barcelona, etc.' by Edward Burd, dated August 11, 1726 to September 16, 1726.
European Migratory Fishery

Newfoundland with its adjacent waters was originally viewed as a cod fishery, an important supplement to fisheries carried on in European waters.
Documents relating to Ferryland: 1597 to 1726

Introductory page for the historical documents relating to Ferryland, giving explanations for the selction of documents, spelling and punctuation, and correct citation.
Colony of Avalon Table of Contents

Table of Contents for the historical documents relating to Ferryland.
Ferryland names A-D

A list of some Ferryland residents from 1597 to the 19th century whose surnames begin with the letters A-D.
Ferryland names E-H

A list of some Ferryland residents from 1597 to the 19th century whose surnames begin with the letters E-H.
Ferryland names I-L

A list of some Ferryland residents from 1597 to the 19th century whose surnames begin with the letters I-L.
Ferryland names Q-T

A list of some Ferryland residents from 1597 to the 19th century whose surnames begin with the letters Q-T.
Ferryland names U-Z

A list of some Ferryland residents from 1597 to the 19th century whose surnames begin with the letters U-Z.
Some Ferryland residents since 1597

Introductory page for a list of Ferryland residents from 1597 to the 19th century.
John Fletcher and Griffith Russell; 15 September, 1708

Deposition of John Fletcher and Griffith Russell, taken on September 15, 1708.
The French Newfoundland Fishery in the 18th Century

The 18th century brought a number of difficulties for the French fisheries at Newfoundland.
Newfoundland and the French and American Wars, 1793-1815

An article on Newfoundland's involment in the war between Britain and France which, with only minor interruption, lasted from 1793 until 1815
The French Settlement of Placentia

During the 1650s, French Basque fishermen began to overwinter in Placentia Bay, a practice that was encouraged when the French crown decided to sponsor a colony.
The French Treaty Shore

The French Treaty Shore came into existence with the ratification of the Treaty of Utrecht (1713).
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 2

Page two of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.

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