A Description of Greenland |
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| Author:
| Egede, Hans |
| Series title: | Arctic Region and Antarctica Issues and Research Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5361-5077-3 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2019 |
| Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Nova Snova |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $95.00 |
Book Description:
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Hans Egede was a Lutheran missionary who launched mission efforts to Greenland. He embarked for Greenland, with his wife and four small children, the 12 May 1721; and he landed in Balls River, the 3 July. He established a successful mission among the Inuit and is credited with revitalising the island.
Hans Egede was a Lutheran missionary who launched mission efforts to Greenland. He embarked for Greenland, with his wife and four small children, the 12 May 1721; and he landed in Balls River, the 3 July. He established a successful mission among the Inuit and is credited with revitalising the island.