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100 1 _aFeild, Edward,
_d1801-1876
245 1 0 _aExtracts from a Journal of a Voyage of Visitation in the "Hawk," 1859
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-09-16
508 _aE-text prepared by a www.PGDP.net Volunteer, Jeannie Howse, Dave Morgan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Extracts from a Journal of a Voyage of Visitation in the 'Hawk,' 1859" by Feild is a historical account penned in the mid-19th century. This insightful work documents the author's experiences and observations during a missionary voyage, highlighting the religious needs and conditions of the people residing in remote areas of Newfoundland and Labrador. Through this text, the reader gains a glimpse into the challenges faced by communities largely devoid of clergy and the efforts to provide spiritual support. The journal chronicles the bishop's visits to various settlements, where he conducts religious services including baptism and marriage ceremonies. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the stark realities of life in these isolated communities, marked by limited access to education and religious services. The author reflects on the joy and hardships of ministry, describing encounters with local families, their customs, and the simplicity of their lives. Overall, this account serves as both a historical document of religious outreach in Newfoundland and a poignant reminder of the spiritual yearning among its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNewfoundland and Labrador -- Description and travel
653 _aChurch of England -- Missions
653 _aChurch of England. Diocese of Newfoundland
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19301
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