"The Story of Newfoundland" by Frederick Edwin Smith Birkenhead is a book that gives readers a good understanding of Newfoundland's past, starting from when it was first settled by the British. The story tells about the island's special location and how important it was, along with its fishing business, especially cod. The book helps clear up some misunderstandings about Newfoundland, showing that it's not just a cold, empty place. Early on, it talks about what the island is like, its resources, and the first trips to settle there, setting the scene to explore Newfoundland's interesting story and growth over time.
The Story of Newfoundland
By Frederick Edwin Smith Birkenhead
Discover the untold story of an island shaped by fishing, strategic importance, and resilient people, challenging misconceptions of a cold and desolate land.
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2006-06-20
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About the AuthorFrederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, was a British Conservative politician and barrister who attained high office in the early 20th century, in particular as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. He was a skilled orator, noted for his staunch opposition to Irish nationalism, his wit, pugnacious views, and hard living and drinking. He is perhaps best remembered today as Winston Churchill's greatest personal and political friend until Birkenhead's death aged 58 from pneumonia caused by cirrhosis of the liver.
Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, was a British Conservative politician and barrister who attained high office in the early 20th century, in particular as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. He was a skilled orator, noted for his staunch opposition to Irish nationalism, his wit, pugnacious views, and hard living and drinking. He is perhaps best remembered today as Winston Churchill's greatest personal and political friend until Birkenhead's death aged 58 from pneumonia caused by cirrhosis of the liver.
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