The Moravians in Labrador
Moravians in Labrador Chapter I. Hudson's Bay Company first settle among the Esquimaux -- J.C. Erhardt suggests a mission -- His letter to the Moravian Bishop -- M. Stach consulted -- London merchants undertake the scheme -- Engage Erhardt -- Its fatal conclusion -- Jens Haven employed by the B...
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ftmemorialunivdc:oai:collections.mun.ca:cns2/184017 2023-12-31T10:06:35+01:00 The Moravians in Labrador 1835 1 digital resource (viii, 10-324 pages) image/jpeg; application/pdf http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns2/id/184017 eng eng W. Oliphant Edinburgh (79.66MB) -- https://dai.mun.ca/PDFs/cns/MoraviansinLabrador.pdf Second edition Centre for Newfoundland Studies - Digitized Books 2 BX 8567 N4 M6 1835 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns2/id/184017 Print text held in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies. Memorial University of Newfoundland. Centre for Newfoundland Studies Moravian Church--Missions Missions--Newfoundland and Labrador--Labrador Text Book 1835 ftmemorialunivdc 2023-12-04T11:29:38Z Moravians in Labrador Chapter I. Hudson's Bay Company first settle among the Esquimaux -- J.C. Erhardt suggests a mission -- His letter to the Moravian Bishop -- M. Stach consulted -- London merchants undertake the scheme -- Engage Erhardt -- Its fatal conclusion -- Jens Haven employed by the Brethren -- Encouraged by the British government, sets out on a voyage of discovery -- His providential arrival at Quinport -- First meeting with the Esquimaux -- His interesting intercourse -- Returns to England -- His second expedition, accompanied by Drachart and other missionaries -- Their proceedings -- Drachart's remarkable conversation with the natives -- Influence of the missionaries in preserving peace -- Their religious communications with the savages -- The curiosity of the latter -- Their thievish tricks -- Their kindness to the missionaries -- A dreadful storm -- Drachart and Haven entertained by an Angekok -- His incantations -- Their parting addresses to each other -- The missionaries return to London -- Chapter II. Contests between the colonists and savages revive -- Murderous skirmish -- Mikak -- Karpik, his conversion and death -- The Moravians receive a grant of land on the coast of Labrador -- Resolve to renew the mission -- Voyage to explore the land -- Jens Haven, Drachart, &c., arrive at Labrador -- Their interview with the natives -- Meet Mikak and Tuglavina -- Their kindness -- Segulliak the sorcerer -- Anxiety of the Esquimaux for their remaining among them -- Ground purchased for a settlement -- Manner of bargaining with the Esquimaux -- Sail for Esquimaux Bay -- The natives troublesome -- The Captain's method of checking them -- Conduct of the missionaries -- They preach on shore -- Conversation with the Esquimaux -- Search out a place for a settlement -- Purchase it of the natives -- Ceremonies used on the occasion -- Take formal possession -- Deputation return to England -- Chapter III. Preparations for establishing a settlement in Labrador -- A love feast -- Missionaries leave London -- ... Book esquimaux Newfoundland Newfoundland studies Memorial University of Newfoundland: Digital Archives Initiative (DAI) |
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Moravians in Labrador Chapter I. Hudson's Bay Company first settle among the Esquimaux -- J.C. Erhardt suggests a mission -- His letter to the Moravian Bishop -- M. Stach consulted -- London merchants undertake the scheme -- Engage Erhardt -- Its fatal conclusion -- Jens Haven employed by the Brethren -- Encouraged by the British government, sets out on a voyage of discovery -- His providential arrival at Quinport -- First meeting with the Esquimaux -- His interesting intercourse -- Returns to England -- His second expedition, accompanied by Drachart and other missionaries -- Their proceedings -- Drachart's remarkable conversation with the natives -- Influence of the missionaries in preserving peace -- Their religious communications with the savages -- The curiosity of the latter -- Their thievish tricks -- Their kindness to the missionaries -- A dreadful storm -- Drachart and Haven entertained by an Angekok -- His incantations -- Their parting addresses to each other -- The missionaries return to London -- Chapter II. Contests between the colonists and savages revive -- Murderous skirmish -- Mikak -- Karpik, his conversion and death -- The Moravians receive a grant of land on the coast of Labrador -- Resolve to renew the mission -- Voyage to explore the land -- Jens Haven, Drachart, &c., arrive at Labrador -- Their interview with the natives -- Meet Mikak and Tuglavina -- Their kindness -- Segulliak the sorcerer -- Anxiety of the Esquimaux for their remaining among them -- Ground purchased for a settlement -- Manner of bargaining with the Esquimaux -- Sail for Esquimaux Bay -- The natives troublesome -- The Captain's method of checking them -- Conduct of the missionaries -- They preach on shore -- Conversation with the Esquimaux -- Search out a place for a settlement -- Purchase it of the natives -- Ceremonies used on the occasion -- Take formal possession -- Deputation return to England -- Chapter III. Preparations for establishing a settlement in Labrador -- A love feast -- Missionaries leave London -- ... |
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