Journal of a Voyage from Okkak, on the Coast of Labrador, to Ungava Bay, Westward of Cape Chudleigh: Undertaken to Explore the Coast, and Visit the Esquimaux in That Unknown Region"Journal of a Voyage from Okkak, on the Coast of Labrador, to Ungava Bay, Westward of Cape Chudleigh: Undertaken to Explore the Coast, and Visit the Esquimaux in That Unknown Region" by B. G. Kohlmeister and Georg Kmoch chronicles an extraordinary expedition to the remote and uncharted regions of Labrador and Ungava Bay. Kohlmeister and Kmoch, Moravian missionaries, document their encounters with the Inuit people, their struggles with harsh natural conditions, and their efforts to bring Christianity to these remote lands. Their journal offers valuable insights into the geography, culture, and customs of the Inuit, as well as the challenges faced by early explorers and missionaries. "Journal of a Voyage" is a compelling historical account that provides a unique perspective on the exploration of the Canadian Arctic and the interactions between European missionaries and indigenous peoples. |
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... Jonathan, of Hopedale, and the brig employed to convey the annual supply of necessaries to the three settlements, was ordered to proceed first to Hopedale, partly with a view to this negociation. She arrived safe with Brother ...
... Jonathan, of Hopedale, and the brig employed to convey the annual supply of necessaries to the three settlements, was ordered to proceed first to Hopedale, partly with a view to this negociation. She arrived safe with Brother ...
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... partly spent in preparations for the intended expedition, and Jonathan's boat put into the best possible state of repair. CHAPTER. I. Table of Contents Outfit. Opinions of the Esquimaux respecting the Voyage. Description of.
... partly spent in preparations for the intended expedition, and Jonathan's boat put into the best possible state of repair. CHAPTER. I. Table of Contents Outfit. Opinions of the Esquimaux respecting the Voyage. Description of.
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... Jonathan, at Chateau-bay, and was about 45 feet long, twelve broad, and five deep, with two masts. We had furnished her with a complete deck, and divided her into three parts. The centre was our own cabin, into which all our baggage was ...
... Jonathan, at Chateau-bay, and was about 45 feet long, twelve broad, and five deep, with two masts. We had furnished her with a complete deck, and divided her into three parts. The centre was our own cabin, into which all our baggage was ...
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... Jonathan, our guide, and on the other Esquimaux, who were to go with us, and who all remained firm. When Jonathan was told that the Ungava Esquimaux would kill him, he generally answered: “Well, we will try, and shall know better when ...
... Jonathan, our guide, and on the other Esquimaux, who were to go with us, and who all remained firm. When Jonathan was told that the Ungava Esquimaux would kill him, he generally answered: “Well, we will try, and shall know better when ...
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anchorage appeared arrival Brother Kmoch Brother Kohlmeister called calm Cape Chudleigh Cape Mugford cast anchor coast continent countrymen cove dangerous distance drift-ice ebb-tide Eivektok English miles entrance European farther favourable fired flat island George river Greenland harbour headland heathen Esquimaux height hills Hopedale Ikkerasak inhabitants inlet Jesus Jonathan and Jonas Jonathan’s tent Kakkeviak Kangertlualuksoak Kangertluksoak Kaumayok kayaks Kikkertarsoak Killinek Labrador land Missionaries morning mountains musquitoes Nachvak Nennoktok northern Esquimaux obliged occasion Okkak Okkiksuk Omanek Oppernavik passed perceived pitched their tents Pitsiolak proceed proceeded promontory river Koksoak rocks Saeglek Sangmiyok Saviour seal seal’s flesh seemed set sail shelter side situation skin-boat small boat small islands soon South river spent the night steered stone strait Table of Contents tents on shore Thukkekina tide Ungava bay Ungava country Uttakiyok violence Visit the Esquimaux voyage weather whitefish whole wind winter wood