Sir Humphrey Gilbert’s Voyage to Newfoundland, by Edward Haies

<p>When the whole coast of America north of Florida was free to the first comer, Sir Humphrey Gilbert naively chose to settle on the rugged shores of Newfoundland. Read the glowing account of his great adventure "to plant Christian inhabitants in places convenient." (Volume 33, Harvard Classics)</p> <p>Gilbert lands at Newfoundland near St. John's, July 30, 1583.</p>