Publisher's Synopsis
John Gibson Paton, Missionary To The New Hebrides: An Autobiography is a memoir written by John Gibson Paton, a Scottish missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in the South Pacific islands of the New Hebrides (now known as Vanuatu). The book was originally published in 1890 and chronicles Paton's life and work from his childhood in Scotland to his experiences as a missionary in the New Hebrides.Paton's autobiography is a fascinating account of his journey as a missionary, detailing his struggles, triumphs, and the challenges he faced in his efforts to bring the gospel to the people of the New Hebrides. He describes the culture and customs of the islanders, as well as the dangers he faced from hostile tribes, disease, and natural disasters.The book also provides insight into Paton's personal life, including his marriage to Maggie Whitecross, who accompanied him on his missionary work and tragically died along with their infant son. Paton's unwavering faith and dedication to his mission are evident throughout the book, as he recounts the many obstacles he faced and the miracles he witnessed.Overall, John Gibson Paton, Missionary To The New Hebrides: An Autobiography is a compelling and inspiring account of one man's devotion to spreading the message of Christianity to a remote and challenging corner of the world.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.
