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Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Venture into the uncharted territories of the 18th century with 'Journal of a Voyage from Okkak, on the Coast of Labrador, to Ungava Bay, Westward of Cape Chudleigh.' Authored by Benjamin Kohlmeister and George Kmoch, this meticulously prepared print edition recounts a remarkable journey undertaken to explore the Labrador coast and connect with the Esquimaux inhabiting the remote Ungava Bay region. More than a travelogue, this journal offers a rare glimpse into the Moravian missions and their efforts to establish contact and understanding with the native populations. Delve into firsthand accounts of Arctic exploration, revealing the challenges and triumphs of navigating this harsh and beautiful landscape. Discover details of the land and its people, shedding light on a pivotal period of exploration and cultural exchange. 'Journal of a Voyage' stands as a testament to the spirit of discovery and the enduring human desire to connect across cultural divides. A vital historical document for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, religious missions, and the history of Labrador.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

24 x 16. 90 Seiten. Mit 22 Tabellen und 12 Abbildungen. OKart. Ordnungsgemäß aus dem Bestand eines staatlichen Fachinstitutes ausgesondertes Exemplar (Stempel, Rückenschild). Einbanddeckel etwas lichtrandig, sonst sauberes, sehr gut erhaltenes Exemplar. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 400.

First edition. 22cm; 83 pages, folding engraved map. Bound in recent polished calf ruled in gilt on both boards and tooled at each corner. A bit sun-drenched on spine. Reference: AB 8996. Fine condition. The son of a Warsaw baker, Benjamin Kohlmeister apprenticed as a cabinetmaker before wandering into the Moravian congregation at Dresden. In 1790, he was sent to Labrador where he served a 12-year residence at Okak, the Moravians' northernmost station. After a hiatus in Europe, he returned to Okak in 1810 with Georg Kmoch. Accompanied by 15 Inuit, the pair traveled north from the settlement to Cape Chidley , the Ungava Bay, and as far north as the Koksoak River scoping out sites for settlement. The volume offered here is the account of that voyage. In 1818, Kohlmeister became the general superintendent of the mission, headquartered at Nain.…