Dangers on the Ice Off the Coast of Labrador With Some Interesting Particulars Respecting the Natives of that Country

"Dangers on the Ice Off the Coast of Labrador" by Anonymous is a true story from the 1700s that follows Moravian missionaries facing intense challenges in Labrador while traveling to different towns; the story shows the real risks they had with icy lands and bad weather as well as when they met the local Esquimaux people and slowly started converting them. Readers follow missionaries Liebisch and Turner's difficult trip from Nain to Okkak where, due to a sudden storm, they have to deal with moving ice, rough seas, and a constant battle to stay alive as things get worse; the missionaries show how strong their faith is and, after narrowly escaping disaster several times, find safety. The book also gives a glimpse into their work in the area, dealing with how difficult it was to communicate with the Esquimaux and showing times when the native people began to believe. It's a story about adventure but also shows how committed the missionaries were to their beliefs and the problems they overcame to share their message.