James Cook's Newfoundland Map

James Cook's Newfoundland Map

Captain James Cook created the first proper map of Newfoundland. In the process, Cook renamed sites like Belleoram from Bande l'Arier and Bonne Bay from Baya Ederra. Named three sites after himself Cooks Cove, Cooks Brook, and Cooks Harbour. Finally, at Unfortunate Cove he injured his hand.

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