Lecture on the Aborigines of Newfoundland Delivered Before the Mechanics' Institute, at St. John's, Newfoundland, on Monday, 17th January, 1859

"Lecture on the Aborigines of Newfoundland" by Joseph Noad recounts the history of the Boeothick Indians, the original people of Newfoundland, and their tragic interactions with European settlers. Noad explores theories about where they came from and describes their way of life, including how they lived, hunted, and organized their communities, showcasing them as a once lively group. He then turns his attention to the often violent clashes between the Boeothicks and newcomers, which led to the rapid decrease in the native population. Focusing on specific instances of conflict and failed attempts at peace, Noad shows how the Boeothicks gradually disappeared due to extermination and relocation, leaving behind a legacy that is, in the end, shrouded in mystery.