A Missionary Voyage To The Southern Pacific Ocean (1799) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165945825)

""A Missionary Voyage To The Southern Pacific Ocean"" is a historical travelogue written by James Wilson in 1799. The book chronicles Wilson's journey to the South Pacific as a Christian missionary, where he spent several years spreading the gospel to the indigenous people of the region. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing Wilson's experiences in different parts of the South Pacific. He describes the customs and traditions of the people he encountered, as well as their reactions to his missionary work. Wilson also provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the region, including the flora and fauna, and the various islands and atolls he visited.Throughout the book, Wilson reflects on the challenges of being a missionary in a foreign land, and the difficulties he faced in communicating with the locals. He also discusses the impact of European colonization on the region, and the ways in which it had affected the indigenous people.Overall, ""A Missionary Voyage To The Southern Pacific Ocean"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Christian missionary work in the South Pacific. It offers a unique perspective on the region's history and culture, and sheds light on the experiences of those who sought to spread their faith to the far reaches of the world.Performed In The Years 1796-1798.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.

Author: James Wilson
ISBN-10: 1165945827
ISBN-13: 9781165945825
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 532
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.61lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.07d