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The History of Newfoundland D W Prowse 1896

Lot Number:3230
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Start Time:19/9/2025 9:30:00 PM
End Time:29/9/2025 10:18:41 PM
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The History of Newfoundland D W Prowse 1896

A History of Newfoundland from the English, Colonial and Foreign Records by Daniel Woodley Prowse, first published in 1896, remains a foundational work in Newfoundland historiography. This comprehensive account delves into the island's history up to the mid-19th century, drawing extensively from British colonial records and foreign sources.

📘 Overview

  • Title: A History of Newfoundland from the English, Colonial and Foreign Records

  • Author: Daniel Woodley Prowse (1834–1914)

  • Edition: Second edition, revised and corrected

  • Publisher: Eyre and Spottiswoode, London

  • Year: 1896

  • Length: Approximately 634 pages

  • Contents: Illustrations, maps, portraits, and bibliographical references

The work is organized into chapters that cover various aspects of Newfoundland's history, including its early exploration, colonial governance, economic development, and interactions with Indigenous peoples and other nations.

🧭 Historical Context

Prowse's work was among the first to systematically utilize British colonial archives to document Newfoundland's history. His perspective is often characterized as colonial and elite, focusing on governance, exploration, and economic development. While the book provides invaluable insights into these areas, it has been critiqued for underrepresenting the experiences of Indigenous peoples, inshore fishermen, and other marginalized groups.

🗣️ Scholarly Reception

Despite its dated perspectives, Prowse's history remains a critical resource for understanding the colonial era of Newfoundland. Modern scholars often use it as a starting point, supplementing it with more recent research that offers a more inclusive and nuanced view of the island's past.

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