Two Volunteer Missionaries Among The Dakotas: Or The Story Of The Labors Of Samuel W. And Gideon H. Pond (1893) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164333449)

""Two Volunteer Missionaries Among The Dakotas: Or The Story Of The Labors Of Samuel W. And Gideon H. Pond"" is a historical book written by S. W. Pond Jr. in 1893. The book narrates the story of two missionaries, Samuel W. Pond and Gideon H. Pond, who volunteered to work among the Dakota people in the mid-19th century. The book describes their journey to the Dakota territory, their initial struggles in adapting to the new environment, and their efforts to establish a mission among the Dakota people.The book also describes the cultural differences between the Dakota people and the missionaries, and the challenges they faced in trying to convert them to Christianity. The book provides a detailed account of their interactions with the Dakota people, their efforts to learn the Dakota language, and their work in establishing schools and churches among the Dakota people.The book also provides a historical perspective on the conflicts between the Dakota people and the United States government, including the Dakota War of 1862. The book offers insights into the cultural, social, and political factors that contributed to the conflict, and the impact it had on the Dakota people.Overall, ""Two Volunteer Missionaries Among The Dakotas: Or The Story Of The Labors Of Samuel W. And Gideon H. Pond"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the interactions between the Dakota people and the missionaries who worked among them in the mid-19th century.This scarce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: S. W. Jr. Pond
ISBN-10: 1164333445
ISBN-13: 9781164333449
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d