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100 1 _aStock, Eugene,
_d1836-1928
245 1 0 _aMetlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission of the Church Missionary Society
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by Avinash Kothare, Tom Allen, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Metlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission of the Church Missionary Society" by Stock is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the efforts of the Church Missionary Society to evangelize the Tsimshean Indians of British Columbia, highlighting the life and challenges faced by missionary William Duncan as he navigates the spiritual and cultural landscape of the indigenous population. The opening of the account sets the stage by describing the geographical and social context of British Columbia, outlining its diverse Indian tribes and their customs. It depicts the reverence and influence of ancient practices, emphasizing the conflicting nature of Duncan's mission work—his commitment to religious education and reform amidst the entrenched beliefs of the tribes. The early chapters introduce Duncan’s arrival and his initial interactions with the Tsimshean people, showcasing their socio-cultural dynamics, their lives steeped in superstition, and the challenges he faces in gaining their trust and establishing a Christian community. The convergence of colonial interests and indigenous traditions creates a rich backdrop for the unfolding narrative of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Missions
653 _aIndians of North America -- British Columbia
653 _aBritish Columbia -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aMetlakatla (B.C.) -- History
653 _aMissions -- British Columbia
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6976
999 _c48970
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