Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Greenland Volumes 1 and 2 is a book written by David Crantz in 1820. It provides a comprehensive account of the history of Greenland, including the mission carried out by the United Brethren in that country. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the history of Greenland from its discovery by the Norsemen to the arrival of the Moravian missionaries in the 18th century. The second volume focuses on the mission of the United Brethren, who sought to bring Christianity to the Inuit people of Greenland. Crantz provides detailed descriptions of the customs, beliefs, and way of life of the Inuit people, as well as the challenges faced by the missionaries in their efforts to convert them. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Greenland or the history of Christian missions in the Arctic region.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
