The Father of St. Kilda: Twenty Years in Isolation in the Sub-Arctic Territory of the Hudson's Bay Company (Classic Reprint) - Brossura
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IT was said long ago, that of the making of books there is no end. I, too, wisely or unwisely, have made a book. In the fag-end of a weary century we have attained to the prosaic faculty of being able to measure sunshine, weigh winds, and analyse stars, yet the primitive instincts of humanity are still unconquered, still unconquerable. A sun worshipper by nature and early training, I have loved dearly a life in the open air. Is it then folly, ignorance, or presumption that tempts me to become an author? My audacity stares me in the face. Yet one must accomplish something, says Goethe, nay, fail in something, to learn to know one's own capacities and those of others. We discover an unsuspected vein in us, only in beginning to work it. And so work grows out of faith, and it takes both to make a man. It is by toil alone that we arrive at our true selves. Only by polishing do we reach the peculium of a diamond - its light-giving faculty; and only by the same process do we discover the hidden powers of a man, his peculiar office and function in the world, which none other can exactly fill.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a compelling personal narrative of the author's early life and adventurous travels in the regions around Hudson Bay. Born into a time of religious and social upheaval in the Scottish Hebrides, the author recounts his childhood experiences amidst the Disruption of the Church of Scotland and the hardships faced by the island community. Driven by an innate curiosity and a yearning for exploration, he embarked on a journey that led him to the remote and uncharted territories of the Hudson's Bay Company. His account provides a vivid portrait of these scarcely known regions and their indigenous inhabitants during the early days of European trade and exploration. The author's keen observations and reflections offer insights into the cultural clashes, the challenges of survival, and the complex relationships between the European traders and the native peoples. Through his personal story, the author explores themes of resilience, adaptability, and the transformative power of travel. His experiences in the Hudson Bay region illuminate the profound impact of cultural encounters and the enduring legacy of exploration on both individuals and societies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331656623_0
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Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Father of St. Kilda: Twenty Years in Isolation in the Sub-Arctic Territory of the Hudson s Bay CompanyIT was said long ago, that of the making of books there is no end. I, too, wisely or unwisely, have mad. Codice articolo 2147880908
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