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Vikings of To-Day

Vikings of To-Day

Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason
Treves, Frederick

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Biographies GeneralAnthropologyCanada

ISBN10: 1025242378
ISBN13: 9781025242378
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Vikings of to-day by Wilfred T. Grenfell offers a compelling first-hand account of life and medical work in the formidable wilds of Labrador. This powerful travel narrative, subtitled Or, life and medical work among the fishermen of Labrador, plunges readers into the heart of early 20th-century Newfoundland and Labrador.

Grenfell, a renowned physician and missionary, recounts his extraordinary experiences serving the isolated communities of fishermen and Inuit along the rugged coast. Through his vivid descriptions, he illuminates the daily struggles and resilience of these hardy people, whose lives were inextricably linked to the sea and the harsh northern environment. He details the vital medical missions he undertook, providing essential care and support in remote outposts where modern medicine was a rarity.

More than just a biographical sketch of a dedicated physician, Vikings of to-day serves as a crucial historical document and an engaging social commentary. It provides invaluable insights into the fisheries of Newfoundland and Labrador, the cultural practices of the Inuit, and the challenging realities of life in a remote northern land. Grenfell's observations offer a timeless window into a remarkable chapter of Canadian history, showcasing both the indomitable human spirit and the profound impact of humanitarian endeavor.

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