Where the Fishers Go. By P. W. Browne. (T. Werner
Laurie. 6s. net.)—Mr. Browne writes about his theme, "The Story of Labrador," with knowledge and with enthusiasm. The country attracted him very early in life. In 1890 he took a pleasure trip to it, and in the following year he began his missionary work there. Missionary enterprise naturally occupies an important place in the volume. The Moravian Brethren come first. They started work in 1777. Large grants of land were made to them, and they combined evangelisation with commerce. The two activities are now divided as far as personnel is concerned, a separation made necessary to avoid misconstruction. Trade is not conducted on strictly business principles. The Brethren are aware of the improvident ways of the Eskimos (who constitute their charge), and keep in store Soma of the dried codfish, selling it to them in their need at summer prices. In 1902 all debts were cancelled, and a more prudent system of loans initiated. Other Churches are at work. Indeed, the Anglican Church stands numerically first with 1,749 adherents, the Brethren following with 1,397, all Eskimos. Roman Catholics number 354 and Wesleyans 604. We hear, of course, a good deal about Dr. Grenfell, of whose work—and he, too, combines trader and missionary—our author speaks in the highest terms. Many other interesting topics are dealt with in the book, which is plentifully illustrated with photographs.
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