Publisher's Synopsis
""A Missionary Voyage To The Southern Pacific Ocean"" is a historical book written by James Wilson and published in 1799. The book is a personal account of Wilson's journey as a missionary to the South Pacific Ocean, where he traveled to spread Christianity and educate the native people. The book is divided into several chapters, each describing different aspects of the voyage, such as the journey to the Pacific, the arrival in Tahiti, and the encounters with the native people. Wilson provides a detailed description of the geography, flora, and fauna of the islands he visited, as well as the customs and traditions of the native people.Throughout the book, Wilson also discusses his efforts to convert the natives to Christianity and the challenges he faced in doing so. He describes the conflicts and misunderstandings between the missionaries and the native people, as well as the impact of European colonization on the region.Overall, ""A Missionary Voyage To The Southern Pacific Ocean"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early interactions between Europeans and the native people of the Pacific Islands. It is also a fascinating account of one man's journey to spread his faith and educate others in a distant and unfamiliar land.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.
