Arctic missions, perilous sea journeys, and the steady work of faith in Greenland and Labrador.
This nonfiction volume chronicles the United Brethren’s mission in northern lands, detailing voyages, hardships, and the ongoing effort to bring Christian teaching to Esquimaux communities. It includes letters, progress reports, and accounts of translations and religious printed works that accompanied the mission.
Spanning dramatic ship passages, late-night gales, and encounters with ice-bound coastlines, the narrative centers on the courage and devotion of the missionaries and their Esquimaux companions. It also presents a historical look at how mission stations grew, how local life shaped those efforts, and how faith was carried across a frozen world.
- Firsthand voyage accounts and weather-driven challenges at sea
- Details about mission stations in Hopedale, Nain, Okkak, and Ungava
- Translations, printed materials, and educational outreach among the Esquimaux
- Correspondence and testimony from both European and Arctic communities
Ideal for readers of historical travel, religious history, and Arctic exploration, seeking a grounded view of how faith and endurance intersected in the North.