The Apostle Of Alaska: The Story Of William Duncan, Of Metlakahtla (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163112243)

The book ""The Apostle of Alaska: The Story of William Duncan, of Metlakahtla"" by John W. Arctander is a biography of William Duncan, a British missionary who founded the town of Metlakahtla in Alaska. The book tells the story of Duncan's life, from his early years as a minister in Scotland to his journey to Alaska, where he sought to convert the Tsimshian people to Christianity.The book explores Duncan's struggles and successes as he worked to establish a community in Alaska that was based on Christian principles. It also delves into the cultural clashes that occurred between the Tsimshian people and the European missionaries who sought to convert them.Arctander's biography is a detailed and well-researched account of Duncan's life and work, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and triumphs that he faced in his efforts to bring Christianity to Alaska. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Alaska, the Tsimshian people, or the role of religion in the region.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: John W. Arctander
ISBN-10: 1163112240
ISBN-13: 9781163112243
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 396
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d