A Description of Greenland

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Egede, Hans, 1686-1758

Standardized Title:

Gamle Grønlands nye perlustration. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Description of Greenland" by Hans Egede is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This work presents an in-depth exploration of Greenland, detailing its natural history, geography, and the early settlements established by Norwegians and Icelanders. The account also reflects Egede's experiences as a missionary and his observations regarding the native Greenlanders and the land's capacity for cultivation and trade. The opening of the text sets the stage for Egede's exploration and commentary on Greenland's harsh yet fascinating environment. He introduces the historical context of the region, recounting its early colonization and subsequent abandonment by the Norwegians due to challenges including climate and conflict with native populations. In the introductory chapters, Egede also expresses his hopes to reconnect with the remnants of these early European settlers and to reintroduce Christianity to the indigenous people, showcasing both his dedication to his mission and the complexities of the land. The text combines elements of travel narrative, historical documentation, and personal reflection, providing a rich account of Greenland as seen through the eyes of an early European missionary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-11-18