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May 6, 1862

Isaac Sharp and Asbjorn Kloster in the Faroe Islands (April June 1862)

Journal of Isaac Sharp - May 6, 1862

Strendur

Crossed the Fiord to Strendre(Strendur)-- there are many farms along the coast for a considerable distance, but in no part of Faroehave we met with so much indifference. In this part of Osteroe(Eysturoy), the Faroelanguage is so much spoken, that it was with some difficultyAsbjornKlostercould keep up a conversation; and he is thoroughly satisfied our friend *RobertDoeg, notwithstanding his excellent knowledge of the Danish, would scarcely understand a single sentence, however simple. The Norwegian language more nearly resembles that of Faroe, especially the mountain dialect, with whichAsbjornKlosteris familiar. There was quite a willingness to engage a boat for us to leave, but very little disposition to assemble for a meeting. Eventually some thirty to forty gathered together on a hillside in the open air, towhoma few words of entreaty and warning were spoken in Christian love.Reached Thorshaven(Torshavn)about half-past five for a little rest, and to prepare letters for the steamer.

*Letter concerning plans for Robert Doeg to accompany Isaac Sharp to Faroes.

Isaac Sharp and Asbjorn Kloster in the Faroe Islands (April June 1862)

Journal of Isaac Sharp - May 6, 1862

Strendur

Crossed the Fiord to Strendre(Strendur)-- there are many farms along the coast for a considerable distance, but in no part of Faroehave we met with so much indifference. In this part of Osteroe(Eysturoy), the Faroelanguage is so much spoken, that it was with some difficultyAsbjornKlostercould keep up a conversation; and he is thoroughly satisfied our friend *RobertDoeg, notwithstanding his excellent knowledge of the Danish, would scarcely understand a single sentence, however simple. The Norwegian language more nearly resembles that of Faroe, especially the mountain dialect, with whichAsbjornKlosteris familiar. There was quite a willingness to engage a boat for us to leave, but very little disposition to assemble for a meeting. Eventually some thirty to forty gathered together on a hillside in the open air, towhoma few words of entreaty and warning were spoken in Christian love.Reached Thorshaven(Torshavn)about half-past five for a little rest, and to prepare letters for the steamer.

*Letter concerning plans for Robert Doeg to accompany Isaac Sharp to Faroes.

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A2 April 23, 1862 A2 April 24, 1862 A2 April 25, 1862 A2 April 26, 1862 A2 April 27 Notes A2 April 27, 1862 A2 April 28 Notes A2 April 28, 1862 A2 April 29, 1862 A3 April 30, 1862 A April 19-22, 1862 12 The Faroe Islands 13 Journal 1862 14 Journal Introduction J1 June 1, 1862 J1 June 13, 1862 J1 June 14, 1862 J1 June 15, 1862 J1 June 16, 1862 J1 June 17, 1862 J2 June 2, 1862 J3 June 3, 1862 J4 June 4 Notes J4 June 4, 1862 J5 June 5, 1862 26 Letters of Isaac Sharp 27 March 1862 M1 May 1, 1862 M1 May 10, 1862 M1 May 13, 1862 M1 May 14, 1862 M1 May 15, 1862 M1 May 16, 1862 M1 May 17, 1862 M1 May 18, 1862 M1 May 19, 1862 M2 May 2, 1862 M2 May 20, 1862 M2 May 21, 1862 M2 May 22, 1862 M2 May 23, 1862 M2 May 25, 1862 M2 May 26, 1862 M2 May 27, 1862 M2 May 28, 1862 M2 May 29, 1862 M3 May 3, 1862 M3 May 30, 1862 M3 May 31, 1862 M4 May 4, 1862 M5 May 5, 1862
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M7 May 7-12, 1862 M May Index 55 Narrative 56 Part 4 57 June 11-19, 1861