James E. Candow
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 The InvisiblesA History of the Royal Newfoundland Companies |
During the tumultuous and often violent election riots of 1861, members of the Royal Newfoundland Companies opened fire on a crowd of rioters, killing three and wounding several others. In the … | James E. Candow | 256 | 2019 | View |
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From IntroductionFrom: The Invisibles |
In the introduction, Candow provides a brief overview of the involvement of the British military in Newfoundland throughout the 19th century. | James E. Candow | 5 | 2019 | $0.50 Add |
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From Chapter 1The Labyrinth From: The Invisibles |
In this chapter, Candow explores the complex bureaucratic, financial, and military apparatus that governed the British Empire’s operations overseas. | James E. Candow | 9 | 2019 | $0.90 Add |
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From Chapter 2The Rise and Fall of the Royal Newfoundland Companies From: The Invisibles |
In this chapter, Candow describes the factors that events that led to the formation of the Royal Newfoundland companies, as well as what led to their eventual decline and disbanding. | James E. Candow | 15 | 2019 | $1.50 Add |
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From Chapter 3The Scum of the Earth From: The Invisibles |
In this chapter, Candow describes the lived experiences of enlisted men in the Royal Newfoundland Companies, including their pay, food, living conditions and social lives. | James E. Candow | 36 | 2019 | $3.60 Add |
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From Chapter 4Ballrooms and Battlefields From: The Invisibles |
In this chapter, Candow describes the often contradictory world of the officers of the Royal Newfoundland companies, and the impact they had on the Newfoundland communities in which they were … | James E. Candow | 23 | 2019 | $2.30 Add |
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From Chapter 5The Coming of the Frost From: The Invisibles |
In this chapter, Candow describes the events of the Great Fire of June 9, 1846, and the role of the Companies in combatting it. This chapter includes an overview of mid 19th century firefighting … | James E. Candow | 20 | 2019 | $2.00 Add |
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From Chapter 6Civil Commotion From: The Invisibles |
In this chapter, Candow describes the companies role in policing in Newfoundland in the mid 19th century and the outbreaks of violence that the companies were involved in. | James E. Candow | 63 | 2019 | $6.30 Add |
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From Chapter 7Conclusion From: The Invisibles |
Candow concludes by exploring the legacy of the Royal Newfoundland Companies and the ways in which they shaped Newfoundland’s history into the 20th century. | James E. Candow | 10 | 2019 | $1.00 Add |
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From AppendicesFrom: The Invisibles |
Appendices include the makeup of the Royal Newfoundland Companies (1845), a list of commanding officers, and plans of select fortifications. | James E. Candow | 8 | 2019 | $0.80 Add |
