Publisher's Synopsis
Metlakahtla: A True Narrative Of The Red Man is a historical book written by George T. B. Davis in 1904. The book is a true account of the author's experiences with the Tsimshian Native American tribe in Metlakahtla, a village located in British Columbia, Canada. The book describes how the author, who was a missionary, arrived in Metlakahtla in 1867 and how he worked to convert the tribe to Christianity. The author also describes the culture and customs of the Tsimshian people, including their traditional dances, songs, and ceremonies. The book also highlights the struggles and challenges faced by the Tsimshian people, including the effects of colonization and the displacement of their people from their ancestral lands. The author describes how he worked with the Tsimshian people to establish a new community in Alaska, which would later become known as New Metlakahtla. Overall, Metlakahtla: A True Narrative Of The Red Man provides a valuable historical account of the experiences of the Tsimshian people and their interactions with European settlers during the late 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.
