Publisher's Synopsis
The Missionary Pioneer: Or A Brief Memoir Of The Life, Labors And Death Of John Stewart; Man Of Color (1827) is a historical book written by Joseph Mitchell that chronicles the life and work of John Stewart, a man of color who dedicated his life to missionary work in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Stewart's upbringing, his conversion to Christianity, and his decision to become a missionary to the Native American population in the Ohio Valley.The author describes Stewart's early struggles as a missionary, including his difficulties in learning the Native American languages and adapting to their culture. However, despite these challenges, Stewart persevered and eventually became a respected and influential figure among the Native American communities he served.The book also explores the racial prejudices and discrimination that Stewart faced throughout his life, both from white settlers and from members of his own community. Despite this, Stewart remained committed to his mission and continued to work tirelessly to spread the gospel and improve the lives of those around him.The book concludes with an account of Stewart's untimely death at the age of 34, and the impact that his life and work had on those who knew him. Overall, The Missionary Pioneer provides a compelling portrait of a remarkable man who overcame great obstacles to make a lasting impact on the world around him.Founder Of The Mission Among The Wyandotts At Upper Sandusky, Ohio.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.
