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Life Of John Coleridge Patteson V1: Missionary Bishop Of The Melanesian Islands (1874)

Life Of John Coleridge Patteson V1: Missionary Bishop Of The Melanesian Islands (1874)

Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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Historical FiguresAustralia & OceaniaGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1164932543
ISBN13: 9781164932543
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life Of John Coleridge Patteson V1: Missionary Bishop Of The Melanesian Islands (1874) is a biography written by Charlotte Mary Yonge. It tells the story of John Coleridge Patteson, a missionary bishop who worked in the Melanesian Islands in the mid-19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Patteson's life and work. It begins with his childhood and education, tracing his journey from a privileged upbringing in England to his decision to become a missionary.The book then goes on to describe Patteson's work in the Melanesian Islands, where he spent many years traveling from island to island, building relationships with the local people, and spreading the Christian faith. It also explores the challenges he faced, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the dangers of living in a remote and often hostile environment.Throughout the book, Yonge provides a vivid and detailed portrait of Patteson, painting him as a deeply committed and compassionate individual who was dedicated to his work and to the people he served. She also highlights his many accomplishments, including his efforts to promote education and literacy among the islanders, and his work to end the practice of blackbirding (the forced recruitment of islanders into labor).Overall, Life Of John Coleridge Patteson V1: Missionary Bishop Of The Melanesian Islands (1874) is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's mission to bring hope and healing to a people in need. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of missionary work or in the culture and traditions of the Melanesian Islands.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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