02439cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500750014826400510022330000470027433600260032133700260034733800360037350000730040950000310048250800380051352013580055153400450190965300340195465300240198870000290201285600430204199900170208428025UtSlPG20260610133635.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBV1 aPaton, John Gibson,d1824-190714aThe Story of John G. Paton; Or, Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aAbridgment of The autobiography of John G. Paton, published in 1889.  aRelease date is 2009-02-08  aE-text prepared by Carl D. DuBois  a"The Story of John G. Paton; Or, Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals" by Rev. James Paton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the life and missionary work of John G. Paton, who dedicated himself to spreading Christianity in the New Hebrides, a region known for its indigenous cannibalistic tribes. The book is not only an autobiography but serves as an inspirational testament of faith and perseverance in the face of overwhelming challenges.  The beginning of the text sets the stage for Paton’s journey, focusing on his early life in Dumfries, Scotland, and the influence of his deeply religious parents. As he recounts his childhood, he emphasizes the richness of his family life and the values of faith and hard work instilled in him. The early chapters detail his education, struggles, and the decision to become a missionary despite societal pressures and personal fears. The narrative is imbued with a strong sense of purpose as Paton describes his call to serve in the New Hebrides, foreshadowing the trials and triumphs he will face among the South Sea islanders. His memories and reflections help the reader understand the foundations of his commitment to missionary work and the personal sacrifices he made in pursuit of his spiritual vocation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPaton, John Gibson, 1824-1907  aMissions -- Vanuatu1 aPaton, James,d1843-190640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28025  c68934d68934