Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Post-Contact Beothuk History: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Post-Contact Beothuk History: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage: "There he found that they had erected a dozen poles upon which they had hung furs and shells, obviously expecting that Guy would leave behind what he thought was appropriate. This appears to have been a classic example of silent barter, and may have been the most common form of trade between the Beothuks and Europeans in the previous century."

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