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In the beginning of the 18th century there still was hope of finding Norse descendants among the Eskimo in Greenland. A Norwegian clergyman, Hans Egede, having managed to persuade the authorities that such people should be converted to the Lutheran faith, arrived in the Godthåb Fjord (in the southwest) to begin a new European settlement in Greenland, but found only Eskimo.The history of modern Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat) can be traced to this voyage in 1721. He discovered no survivors of the old colonists, but stayed to found his own settlement at Godthåb (now Nuuk) and to begin the development of the country and its Inuit people.

The book emphasizes its historical significance and the efforts made to preserve it for future generations. It has been reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, distinguishing it from traditional scanned copies. The modern presentation aims to maintain the work's importance while making it accessible to contemporary readers.

The book offers an in-depth exploration of Greenland, detailing its geography, climate, and the lifestyle of its indigenous people. It includes a historical introduction that traces the Norse discovery and Danish colonization, alongside Hans Egede's personal experiences as a missionary over two decades. Additionally, the text features a biography of Egede, highlighting his role in re-establishing the Greenlandic colony in the 18th century. This work serves as a significant historical document, enriching our understanding of Greenland's culture and history.