02349cam a22003493u 4500 50454 UtSlPG 20260610134147.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Clark, Jeremiah S. (Jeremiah Simpson), 1872-1950 Rand and the Micmacs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-11-14 Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US "Rand and the Micmacs" by Jeremiah S. Clark is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around the life and ministry of Silas Tertius Rand, a Christian missionary dedicated to the Micmac Indigenous peoples of Maritime Canada. The narrative captures Rand's efforts to learn the Micmac language, translate religious texts, and bridge cultural divides, portraying his significant impact on the lives of the people he served. The opening of the book introduces Silas Rand through poems and a heartfelt introduction that sets the stage for his remarkable journey. Through the recollections of Robert Murray and verses from other admirers, we learn of Rand's character—a man of deep spirituality and commitment despite numerous challenges, including a lack of support and hostility from other religious factions. It details Rand's ambition to spread the Gospel among the Micmacs, emphasizing his linguistic efforts and the emotional connections formed through his missionary work, which stands as both a personal and cultural endeavor to uplift the marginalized tribe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Canada Micmac Indians Rand, Silas Tertius, 1810-1889 Murray, Robert, 1832-1910 Rand, Silas Tertius, 1810-1889 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50454 91292 91292