An historical account of the naval power of France, from its first foundation to the present time. [electronic resource] : With a state of the English fisheries at Newfoundland for 150 years past. And various computations, observations, &c. proper to be considered at this decisive juncture. To which is added, a narrative of the proceedings of the French at Newfoundland, from the reign of King Charles the First to the Reign of Queen Anne; shewing what measures were taken on the part of England, during that interval, in relation to the said French proceedings, &c.-first printed in the year 1712, and now reprinted for general information. Most humbly submitted to the consideration of the Parliament and people of Great Britain. By J. Massie.