Matching Articles"Exploration" (Total 23)

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  • The Impact of the Anglo-French Wars, 1793-1803
    Coming so soon after the massive market collapse of the late 1780s, the Anglo-French wars had a devastating effect on the migratory fishery.
  • Calvert's Mansion House at the Colony of Avalon
    The principal residence of Avalon, where Calvert and his family lived during the winter of 1628-29 and in which the Kirkes established their residence in 1638, has long been the object of archaeologists working at Ferryland.
  • The Cupids Colony and John Guy
    This article is about the establishment of the English colony of Cupids under the leadership of John Guy.
  • [Sir] David Kirke; 3 July, 1646
    Record of an order to draw bills of exchange, by Sir David Kirke, dated July 3, 1646, and dealing with New England, fish, planters, and commerce.
  • The Forge at the Colony of Avalon
    An article about the forge that was constructed at the Colony of Avalon, Newfoundland during the summer of 1622, and a look at some of the artifacts that were unearthed there.
  • Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 3
    Page three of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
  • Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 4
    Page four of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
  • 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.
  • [Commodore] John Underdown; 11 November, 1706
    An Account of the Inhabitants, Boats, Stages, Fishing Ships, Fish caught, etc., in Ferryland in the year 1706.
  • David Kirke and Nicholas Shapley; 8 September 1648
    'Invoice of Goods shipped aboard the DAVID of Ferryland...' by David Kirke and Nicholas Shapley, dated September 8, 1648.
  • Organizing the Migratory Fishery
    This article examines the migratory fishery in Newfoundland, it's nature and organization, including how it was financed, outfitted, and conducted.
  • Origins of Migratory Fishery
    How the migratory fishery came to be in Newfoundland and Labrador, lasting for more than three centuries before giving way to a resident industry.
  • From 1816 to the Present
    The fishery remained the mainstay of the St. Pierre and Miquelon economy during the 19th century.
  • 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.
  • Planters
    Every fishing property usually included a planter's house, a store with goods and supplies, and cabins for fishing equipment and the crews.
  • The "Prettie" Street
    Archaeologists, who thought that the 'prettie streete' would be little more than a dirt track meandering through the settlement, were surprised in 1994 to find the first traces of a cobblestone pavement near the western edge of the original settlement.
  • Initial Impact of the Revolution on Newfoundland
    The quarrel between Great Britain and its North American colonies had been brewing for some time, but no one expected a revolt to break out in 1775.
  • Long Term Impact of the Revolution
    It would be misleading to assume that the revolution had no ill-effect on the fisheries.
  • The Revolution as Opportunity
    Many thought the Revolution to be an opportunity to eliminate American competition in the supply trade, even though many residents suffered hardships.
  • St. John's in the 18th Century
    An account of the community of St. John's during the 18th century.

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