The Moravians in Labrador

• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: W. Oliphant 1835
• Subjects: Moravian Church > Missions; Missions > Newfoundland and Labrador > Labrador; esquimaux; Newfoundland; Newfoundland studies
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns2/id/184017

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 -- ...