Metlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission is a historical book written by Eugene Stock. The book tells the story of William Duncan, a missionary who established a Christian community in the Tsimshian village of Metlakahtla, located on the north coast of British Columbia, Canada. The book chronicles the struggles and successes of the community as they worked to build a new way of life based on Christian principles and traditional Tsimshian culture.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a historical ...
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Metlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission is a historical book written by Eugene Stock. The book tells the story of William Duncan, a missionary who established a Christian community in the Tsimshian village of Metlakahtla, located on the north coast of British Columbia, Canada. The book chronicles the struggles and successes of the community as they worked to build a new way of life based on Christian principles and traditional Tsimshian culture.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the Tsimshian people and their culture, as well as the early history of Christian missions in the region. The second part focuses on the life and work of William Duncan, and his efforts to establish a Christian community in Metlakahtla.Throughout the book, Stock provides detailed descriptions of the Tsimshian culture, including their language, social structure, and spiritual beliefs. He also explores the challenges faced by the community as they adapted to the new Christian way of life, including conflicts with other tribes and the Canadian government.Metlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions or the culture of the Tsimshian people. The book is well-researched and provides a balanced perspective on the complex issues surrounding the establishment of a Christian community in a traditional indigenous culture.""A large canoe of Indians were busy catching halibut in one of these channels. A thick mist enveloped them. Suddenly they heard a noise as if a large animal was striking through the water. Immediately they concluded that a monster from the deep was in pursuit of them. With all speed they hauled up their fishing lines, seized the paddles, and strained every nerve to reach the shore. Still the plunging noise came nearer. Every minute they expected to be engulfed within the jaws of some huge creature.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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