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The oldest city : the story of St. John's, Newfoundland / Paul O'Neill.

by O'Neill, Paul, 1928-

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Boulder Publications, c2003.

St. John's (N.L.) -- History.

Newfoundland and Labrador -- History.

9780980914412 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

The story of St. John's Newfoundland : the oldest city.

The story of St. John's Newfoundland : a seaport legacy.

A seaport legacy.

xvi, 888 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Originally published in 2 v. with title: The story of St. John's Newfoundland and vol. titles: The oldest city (1975) and A seaport legacy (1976).

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references: p. 851-855.

"An epic drama of North America's most historic city. In its 400 years, St. John's has been molded by stoic fishermen, intrepid aviators, brilliant statesmen, devoted clerics, brave social reformers and hard working business people. O'Neill's highly readable work also includes rapacious merchants, destructive fires, shameless politicians, religious bigots and warriors from many nations. Paul O'Neill was a professional actor before working as a producer with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He is the author of 11 books"--Provided by publisher.

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