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100 1 _aClark, Jeremiah S.
_q(Jeremiah Simpson),
_d1872-1950
245 1 0 _aRand and the Micmacs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-11-14
508 _aProduced 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
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Canada
653 _aMicmac Indians
653 _aRand, Silas Tertius, 1810-1889
700 1 _aMurray, Robert,
_d1832-1910
700 1 _aRand, Silas Tertius,
_d1810-1889
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50454
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