19th century account of trade with native tribes in Greenland
In the words of Captain W. A. Graah of the Danish Royal Navy while in search of the lost colonies came into contact with a native tribe in Greenland, the Omerikkans. The piece notes the interaction between Captain Graah and the Omerikkans and how the novelities of European life like handkerchiefs and ribbons were introduced and excahnged for seal meat and blubber. This was a point where trade was introduced to the Omerikkans and showed the them what goods lie on the European continent.
- Identifier
- Voyage to Greenland trade with Omerikkans
- Title
- 19th century account of trade with native tribes in Greenland
- Description
- Excerpt from Captain Graah with the Omerikkans
- Creator
- Willhelm August Graah
- Date Created
- 1837
- Publisher
- John Parker
- Bibliographic Citation
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Willhelm August Graah. Narrative of an Expedition to the East Coast of Greenland. London: John Parker. 1837.
Stef G742.G73