TY  - BOOK
AU  - Yonge,Charlotte M.
TI  - Life of John Coleridge Patteson : Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands
AV  - BV 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Patteson, John Coleridge, 1827-1871
KW  - Missions -- Melanesia
N1  - Release date is 2004-01-01; Text files produced by Sandra Laythorpe and Others

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N2  - "Life of John Coleridge Patteson: Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands" by Charlotte Mary Yonge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the life of John Coleridge Patteson, who became a missionary bishop, focusing on his upbringing, character development, and early experiences that led to his significant role in Christian missions in the Melanesian Islands.   The opening of the biography presents a preface by Yonge, acknowledging the challenges and advantages of writing about a recently deceased figure. She emphasizes the importance of drawing from contemporaneous accounts and letters to construct a vivid picture of Patteson's life. The first chapter delves into his childhood, highlighting his family background, formative years, and the influences that shaped his character and spirituality. It provides insights into his home life, education, and early displays of affection and concern for others, setting the stage for his future missionary work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4952
ER  -