The book contains details of the life of the Right Rev. J. Horden, first bishop of Moosonee, and describes, in a popular manner, life among the Indians and Eskimo of his diocese.
Beatrice Batty (1833–1933) gives us some graphic pictures from the life of the first Bishop of Moosonee. Mr. Horden seems to have been a most devoted missionary, as well as a very lovable man. It is similar to the book 'By Canoe and Dogtrain,' and it will serve to give a vivid glimpse into the life of the dwellers in those regions of ice and snow, and to show what courage and devotion are needed by the missionaries to grapple with the continued difficulties and dangers incident to their work.
The late Bishop Horden's persevering labours of forty-two years are well described by an able and sympathetic pen. The little volume is largely autobiographical, being based on the Bishop's own letters. The various papers and letters afford not only a vivid picture of life amongst the Indians and Eskimo, but a valuable example of what may be accomplished, even under the most untoward circumstances, by indomitable perseverance, unwavering fortitude, and cheerful self-denial, accompanied always by prayer and a firm reliance upon God. 'I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me' was the bishop's watchword. His motto—' The happiest man is he who is most diligently employed about his Master's business. Should the pictures of life and work offered in the accompanying volume lead others to follow in Bishop Horden's footsteps, their purpose will have been indeed fulfilled.
Contents:
I. THE VOYAGE OUT
II. ACQUIRING THE LANGUAGE
III. EARLY LIFE
IV. WINTER AT MOOSE FORT
V. A VISIT TO THE ESKIMO AT WHALE RIVER
VI. SCHOOL WORK
VII. FIRST RETURN TO ENGLAND
VIII. AGAIN AT WORK
IX. DAYS OF LABOUR
X. THE BISHOPRIC OF MOOSONEE
XI. A PICNIC AND AN INDIAN DANCE
XII. ORGANISATION AND TRAVEL
XIII. YORK FACTORY
XIV. THE RETURN TO MOOSE
XV. TRYING TIMES
XVI. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S DAY AT ALBANY
XVII. THE PACKET MONTH
XVIII. CHURCHILL AND MATAWAKUMMA
XIX. A DAY AT BISHOP'S COURT
XX. CLOSING LABOURS
XXI. LAST DAYS
Beatrice Batty (1833–1933) gives us some graphic pictures from the life of the first Bishop of Moosonee. Mr. Horden seems to have been a most devoted missionary, as well as a very lovable man. It is similar to the book 'By Canoe and Dogtrain,' and it will serve to give a vivid glimpse into the life of the dwellers in those regions of ice and snow, and to show what courage and devotion are needed by the missionaries to grapple with the continued difficulties and dangers incident to their work.
The late Bishop Horden's persevering labours of forty-two years are well described by an able and sympathetic pen. The little volume is largely autobiographical, being based on the Bishop's own letters. The various papers and letters afford not only a vivid picture of life amongst the Indians and Eskimo, but a valuable example of what may be accomplished, even under the most untoward circumstances, by indomitable perseverance, unwavering fortitude, and cheerful self-denial, accompanied always by prayer and a firm reliance upon God. 'I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me' was the bishop's watchword. His motto—' The happiest man is he who is most diligently employed about his Master's business. Should the pictures of life and work offered in the accompanying volume lead others to follow in Bishop Horden's footsteps, their purpose will have been indeed fulfilled.
Contents:
I. THE VOYAGE OUT
II. ACQUIRING THE LANGUAGE
III. EARLY LIFE
IV. WINTER AT MOOSE FORT
V. A VISIT TO THE ESKIMO AT WHALE RIVER
VI. SCHOOL WORK
VII. FIRST RETURN TO ENGLAND
VIII. AGAIN AT WORK
IX. DAYS OF LABOUR
X. THE BISHOPRIC OF MOOSONEE
XI. A PICNIC AND AN INDIAN DANCE
XII. ORGANISATION AND TRAVEL
XIII. YORK FACTORY
XIV. THE RETURN TO MOOSE
XV. TRYING TIMES
XVI. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S DAY AT ALBANY
XVII. THE PACKET MONTH
XVIII. CHURCHILL AND MATAWAKUMMA
XIX. A DAY AT BISHOP'S COURT
XX. CLOSING LABOURS
XXI. LAST DAYS
