Census of Newfoundland and Labrador, 1921: Table II, Fisheries, Ships, and Boats (Classic Reprint)

This book is an important and wide-ranging study of the history and development of Newfoundland's fishing industry. Drawing on a wealth of new primary material, the author provides a rich account of the industry's origins, its expansion, and its eventual decline in the 20th century. It analyzes the natural and social factors that shaped the industry, as well as the cultural, social, and economic impact it had on Newfoundland society. Particularly valuable is the author's examination of the role of technology in the fishing industry, and the book provides a unique insight into the lives of the men and women who worked on the fishing boats and in the fish processing factories of Newfoundland. This study provides important new insights into the history of this vital industry and also raises important questions about the future of Newfoundland's fishery.