John G. Paton: Missionary To The New Hebrides 1824-1907 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432560874)

John G. Paton: Missionary To The New Hebrides 1824-1907 is a biographical book written by J. Theodore Mueller. The book chronicles the life and work of John G. Paton, a Scottish missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel in the South Pacific islands of the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) during the 19th century.The book begins with Paton's early life in Scotland, his conversion to Christianity, and his decision to become a missionary. It then follows his journey to the New Hebrides, where he and his wife, Mary Ann, faced many challenges, including hostile natives, disease, and a lack of resources.Despite these challenges, Paton persevered and established a successful mission, building schools and churches and converting many natives to Christianity. He also worked to abolish the practice of cannibalism, which was prevalent among some of the islanders.The book also delves into Paton's personal life, including the loss of his wife and child, and his eventual remarriage to Margaret Whitecross. It also explores his advocacy for the rights of indigenous people and his efforts to bring about social and economic change in the New Hebrides.Overall, John G. Paton: Missionary To The New Hebrides 1824-1907 is a detailed and inspiring account of the life of a remarkable missionary who dedicated his life to serving others and spreading the Gospel.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: J. Theodore Mueller
ISBN-10: 1432560875
ISBN-13: 9781432560874
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d