The Story of Marcus Whitman: Early Protestant Missions in the Northwest - Couverture souple

Craighead, J G

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 142865254X ISBN 13 : 9781428652545

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

The Story of Marcus Whitman: Early Protestant Missions in the Northwest is a book written by J.G. Craighead. It tells the story of Marcus Whitman, a Protestant missionary who played a significant role in the early history of the American Northwest. The book provides a detailed account of Whitman's life, from his early days in upstate New York to his journey westward to the Oregon Territory. Whitman and his wife, Narcissa, were among the first Protestant missionaries to travel to the Pacific Northwest in the mid-19th century. They established a mission at Waiilatpu, near present-day Walla Walla, Washington, and worked to convert the local Native American tribes to Christianity. The book also explores the complex relationships between the Whitmans and the Native Americans they sought to convert. It delves into the cultural differences and misunderstandings that often led to conflict between the two groups. In addition to its focus on Whitman and his missionary work, the book also provides a broader historical context for the early settlement of the Northwest. It covers topics such as the fur trade, the Oregon Trail, and the political tensions between the United States and Great Britain over control of the region. Overall, The Story of Marcus Whitman: Early Protestant Missions in the Northwest is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the early history of the American Northwest. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early Protestant missionaries, as well as the complex relationships between settlers and Native Americans during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Protestant missionaries in Oregon from aspersions which have been cast upon them; to show the importance of their labors in the development and settlement of the country; and to prove that it was through their public-spirited and patriotic services that a large part of the Northwest territory was secured to the United States. The settlement of Oregon by any organized system began in the year 1834, when Christians in the Eastern States were induced, by the earnest desire of the Indians of the far .W est for the Bible and religious instruction, to take active measures to provide them with religious teachers. As soon as practicable, missionaries were sent and mission stations established among them. The influence and example of the missionaries not only promoted a Christian civilization among the I ndians, but also laid the foundation of orderly and law-abiding communities wherever they labored. Their coming opened the way for the pioneer settlers of the country; an their stations formed a rallying point for American immigrants who were yearly attracted in large numbers from our Western States, and who afterward obtained ascendency in the newS
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 142865254X
• ISBN 13: 9781428652545
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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