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Gimlette likes to mix history with his travels, which worked well in the Paraguay book, but in this case it's hard to get a clear sense of the arc of time in Newfoundland. There are a lot of snippets of different developments and political wranglings. I think it's not the best place to start for Newfoundland history But if you love the place and know some of the history already, you'll enjoy that aspect more.
I prefer the bits where he's talking about his own travels and the people he meets. A diverse group, and he is brutally honest about their flaws and charms.
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