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Report of Mr. W. E. Cormack's journey in search of the Red Indians in Newfoundland

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The report narrates an overland search through Newfoundland's interior to locate and document the Indigenous people locally called the Red Indians, combining field observations of routes, campsites, and material remains with notes on the island's geography and winter travel. The account describes traces of occupation such as canoe rests, bark-lined storage pits, winter and summer wigwams, a steam-bath practice, and evidence of food use and tool-making, comments on encounters or lack of information from settler families, and reflects on logistical difficulties, natural conditions, and recommendations for future investigation.

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W. E. Cormack

W. E. Cormack was an explorer and writer known for his detailed accounts of his journeys in Newfoundland. His notable work, "Report of Mr. W. E. Cormack's journey in search of the Red Indians in Newfoundland," documents his expedition to study the Indigenous peoples of the region. Cormack's writings provide valuable insights into the culture and lifestyle of the Red Indians, contributing to the understanding of Newfoundland's history and its native inhabitants. His explorations reflect a period of increasing interest in the ethnography and geography of North America.

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