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Grenfell’s problems with the fish merchants started when he helped form cooperatives, beginning with the one in Red Bay, Labrador, in 1896.The Day Grenfell Cried is an interesting read that sheds light on the conflict that arose when the philanthropic efforts of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell clashed with the business interests of merchants operating on the Labrador coast and resulted in a government inquiry. Battle Harbour, once known as the capital of Labrador and now a designated national historic site, played a central role in these happenings from beginning to end.
Grenfell’s problems with the fish merchants started when he helped form cooperatives, beginning with the one in Red Bay, Labrador, in 1896.The Day Grenfell Cried is an interesting read that sheds light on the conflict that arose when the philanthropic efforts of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell clashed with the business interests of merchants operating on the Labrador coast and resulted in a government inquiry. Battle Harbour, once known as the capital of Labrador and now a designated national historic site, played a central role in these happenings from beginning to end.
Gordon Slade, Chairman Battle Harbour Historic TrustThe Day Grenfell Cried by Earl B. Pilgrim is a true story of what happened when Dr. Wilfred Grenfell helped the poor people of Northern Newfoundland and Labrador. Another great book from Newfoundland and Labrador’s favourite storyteller.
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