Peeps at Many Lands: Newfoundland by Ford Fairford
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About this eBook
| Author | Fairford, Ford |
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| Illustrator | Lowther, C. G. |
| Title | Peeps at Many Lands: Newfoundland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by WebRover, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Summary | "Peeps at Many Lands: Newfoundland" by Ford Fairford is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work explores the geography, culture, and lifestyle of Newfoundland, the oldest of the British colonies, providing insights into its rugged beauty, natural resources, and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants. The narrative emphasizes the unique characteristics of the landscape and the daily lives of the people, particularly the fishermen, while dispelling common misconceptions about the island. The opening of the book introduces readers to Newfoundland, describing it as a relatively unknown yet captivating region, often misunderstood by outsiders. Fairford discusses its geographical features, including deep harbors and an extensive coastline, which are critical to the local fishing industry, a mainstay of the island's economy. He also addresses the rich natural resources, such as timber and minerals, while painting a picture of the communal and religious values that define the lives of the people. The account is both informative and picturesque, creating an engaging foundation for further exploration of Newfoundland’s history and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Newfoundland and Labrador -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58016 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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