Directions for Navigating on Part of the South Coast of Newfoundland, with a Chart Thereof, Including the Islands of St. Peter's and Miquelon And a Particular Account of the Bays, Harbours, Rocks, Land-marks, Depths of Water, Latitudes, Bearings, and Distances from Place to Place, the Setting of the Currents, and Flowing of the Tides, &c., from an Actual Survey, Taken by Order of Commodore Pallisser, Governor of Newfoundland, Labradore, &c.

The work offers a meticulous 1666 survey of Newfoundland’s rugged southern shoreline, produced at the request of Commodore Palliser. Drawing on James Cook’s observations, it charts capes, bays, rocks and tidal currents with true bearings and measured depths, giving sailors a reliable roadmap before the age of modern navigation. Its straightforward language and occasional spelling quirks preserve the flavour of an early colonial manual.

Readers hear vivid portrayals of landmarks such as the red‑capped Cape Chapeaurouge, the twin harbours of Great and Little St. Laurence, and the hidden shoals around Sauker Head. Practical notes on anchorage, fishing resources, and the ever‑present southwesterly winds illustrate the daily challenges faced by 17th‑century mariners. Listening feels like stepping aboard a creaking vessel, guided by a seasoned pilot through a coast that is both beautiful and treacherous.