About the Author:
Cleophas Belvin, a former teacher, archivist, and historical researcher, is a writer and editor with the Department of National Defence. He lives in Ottawa.
Review:
"Belvin lucratively mines the Labrador Boundary Documents and related data to reconstruct the French Regime in the region, between 1660 and 1760. He appreciates the tremendous importance of the American fishery; the difficulties of bringing some measure of ?law and order? to the lower north shore; and the conflicting interests of institutions such as the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of England, and the Grenfell mission on the coast." Newfoundland and Labrador Studies
"While [The Forgotten Labrador] covers a relatively small physical area, its scope is impressive. Starting with the geological forces that shaped the land, it goes on to cover aboriginal communities, English and French exploration and colonization, pionee
"While the book covers a relatively small physical area, its scope is impressive. Starting with the geological forces that shaped the land, it goes on to cover aboriginal communities, English and French exploration and colonization, pioneer settlers, up t
"Canadians need to know about this stretch of coast - and the people there deserve to have their story told." Senator William Rompkey, author of The Story of Labrador
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