{"product_id":"the-william-cormack-story-newfoundland-explorer-and-beothuk-advocate-9781989417843","title":"The William Cormack Story: Newfoundland Explorer and Beothuk Advocate","description":"\u003cp\u003e William Cormack is celebrated for his 58-day walk across the unmapped, unexplored interior of the island of Newfoundland in 1822. He is also remembered for his work with the Beothuk, the Indigenous people of Newfoundland - including his attempts to prevent their extinction. The information he obtained from the Beothuk woman Shanawdithit, the last known member of her people, is critical to our understanding of Beothuk history and culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Although Cormack is a central figure in Newfoundland's history, he remains an enigma. Little is known of Cormack's life, his entrepreneurial endeavors, his global roaming and his death in British Columbia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe William Cormack Story\u003c\/i\u003e changes that. Thorough extensive research, including close reading of Cormack's diaries and publications, Ingeborg Marshall sheds light on the life and contributions of a fascinating and pioneering spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boulder Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/27\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781989417843\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 220","brand":"Ingeborg Marshall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42589548708021,"sku":"9781989417843","price":19.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c2fdf62b-b415-44f5-96ed-5b9bd83a6ebb.jpg?v=1673326776","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-william-cormack-story-newfoundland-explorer-and-beothuk-advocate-9781989417843","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}