The History of Greenland - Including an Account of the Mission Carried on by the United Brethren in That Country #271647

II. The name Greenland was first given to the east side by its discoverers, the Norwegians. And Icelanders, on account of its uncommonly verdant appearance. This side, generally called ancient or Lost Greenland, is at present entirely unknown to us; since, owing to the prodigious quantities of floating ice, none are able to approach it.