Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 18)

  • 18th and 19th Century Exploration
    The European exploration of Newfoundland and Labrador continued through the 18th and 19th centuries, often with the assistance of Native peoples.
  • The French Newfoundland Fishery in the 18th Century
    The 18th century brought a number of difficulties for the French fisheries at Newfoundland.
  • 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.
  • Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 5
    Page five of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
  • The Placentia Economy, 1662-1713
    A look at the the economy of Placentia, when it was a French colony in NL from 1662 to 1713.
  • History of Plaisance
    A history of the Newfoundland settlement, Placentia, from difficult beginnings in 1662 to the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.
  • The Plaisance Garrison
    There was not a single governor of Plaisance who did not complain about the lack of soldiers and the mediocrity of those he did have.
  • Population of Plaisance, 1671-1713
    Population of Plaisance--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
  • Seasonal Fishermen
    Information on seasonal fisherman that came to Newfoundland to fish for the summer.
  • Planters
    Every fishing property usually included a planter's house, a store with goods and supplies, and cabins for fishing equipment and the crews.
  • Daniel d'Auger de Subercase
    Biography of Daniel d'Auger de Subercase, governor of Plaisance from 1702-1706.
  • 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.
  • Philippe de Pastour de Costebelle
    Biography of Philippe de Pastour de Costebelle, governor of Plaisance from 1706-1713.
  • Social Changes, 1730-1815
    Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
  • Irish Settlement Patterns
    The cod fishery and its mercantile activities greatly influenced Irish settlement patterns in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Military Bases, NL
    Positive and negative influences of British, French, and American military bases on Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • The Roman Catholic Church
    Roman Catholic presence and influence on Newfoundland society, and advancements in the Roman Catholic church.

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