03043cam a22004333u 4500 67613 UtSlPG 20260610134548.0 m cr n 260607r20221906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU Kelman, Janet Harvey, 1873-1957 The Story of Chalmers of New Guinea Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The Children's Heroes Series Release date is 2022-03-12 Boyhood in Argyll -- The "John Williams" -- Rarotonga -- The death of Bocasi -- The spirits of the height -- Kone -- The Beritani war-canoes -- Tamate and another -- The charms of Aveo -- The Barrier Reef -- The Fly River. D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) "The Story of Chalmers of New Guinea" by Janet Harvey Kelman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and missionary work of James Chalmers, focusing on his early years in Scotland and his courageous mission in New Guinea, where he endeavored to engage with indigenous tribes and promote peace and Christianity. The opening of the text introduces readers to a young James Chalmers, detailing his adventurous spirit as a boy in Argyll, Scotland, where he delighted in sailing and outdoor mischief. As he matures, the narrative shifts to his deepening sense of purpose driven by a desire to serve others, inspired by letters depicting the hardships of people far away. He eventually embarks on a journey that leads him to Rarotonga and then to New Guinea, setting the stage for his mission work among native tribes. The beginning paints a vivid picture of Chalmers' character, highlighting his bravery, compassion, and dedication to a cause that would lead him to confront both physical dangers and the complexities of cultural interaction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack / E. F. Dutton & Co., 1906 Voyages and travels -- Juvenile literature Shipwrecks -- Juvenile literature Chalmers, James, 1841-1901 -- Juvenile literature Missionaries -- Scotland -- Biography -- Juvenile literature Sailing -- Juvenile literature Islands -- Juvenile literature New Guinea -- Juvenile literature Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944 The Children's Heroes Series https://archive.org/details/storyofchalmerso00kelmiala/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67613 108435 108435