A History and Ethnography of the Beothuk

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This book provides a detailed historical account of the Beothuk people, tracing their interactions with Europeans from the 1500s to their eventual decline. It highlights the competition for resources, the impact of English trappers, and the resulting hostilities. The author also explores the effects of disease and starvation on the Beothuk population. In the second part, the focus shifts to an in-depth examination of Beothuk culture, covering topics such as social organization, subsistence practices, tools, clothing, and their worldview.