Pirates, Cannibalism & Kidnapping in the Gulf of St. Lawrence - Robb Dunn

From Great auks to whales, the Gulf of St. Lawrence has historically been rich in Natural Resources. The story of European plundering of these natural riches was written by Robb Dunn in the May 2014 issue of National Geographic Magazine. Dunn discovered his relative, Thomas Butts had a hand in the pillaging of St. Lawrence. Dunn recounts the story of Butts' plan to capture a Native America to put on display in Europe. The plan quickly goes awry when the ships crew lacks the ability to fish or hunt for food, forcing them to result to cannibalism. Though Butts' trip failed, his stories helped inspire Sr Walter Raleigh to sail to the new world. Dunn believes the story of St. Lawrence "is the story of our relationship with the environment."