A Short History of Newfoundland and Labrador

Written by professional historians, this book traces the growth of human settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador from Aboriginal pioneers to the current era. It also addresses common misconceptions about elements of Newfoundland and Labrador’s history. Members of the Newfoundland Historical Society contributed their talents to this book, including Terry Bishop-Stirling, James K. Hiller, Olaf U. Janzen, Peter E. Pope, Lisa Rankin and Jeff A. Webb.