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by George Patterson (Editor)
The book ""Memoirs Of S. F. Johnston, J. W. Matheson, And Mary Johnston Matheson: Missionaries On Tanna (1864)"" by George Patterson is a historical account of the lives and experiences of three Christian missionaries who lived and worked on the island of Tanna in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on the memoirs of one of the missionaries.The first part is the memoir of S. F. Johnston, who was a Scottish Presbyterian missionary. He arrived on Tanna in 1858 and spent the next four years working to spread Christianity among the island's indigenous population. His memoir provides a detailed account of his experiences, including his struggles to learn the local language, his interactions with the island's chiefs, and his efforts to establish a mission station.The second part of the book is the memoir of J. W. Matheson, who was also a Scottish Presbyterian missionary. He arrived on Tanna in 1860 and worked alongside Johnston to establish the mission station. His memoir provides a firsthand account of the difficulties and dangers faced by the missionaries, including attacks by hostile tribes and the outbreak of a deadly epidemic.The final part of the book is the memoir of Mary Johnston Matheson, the wife of J. W. Matheson. Her memoir provides a unique perspective on life on Tanna, including her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated society and her efforts to establish a school for local children.Overall, ""Memoirs Of S. F. Johnston, J. W. Matheson, And Mary Johnston Matheson: Missionaries On Tanna (1864)"" is a fascinating historical account of the lives and experiences of three Christian missionaries who dedicated their lives to spreading Christianity on the island of Tanna.With Selections From Their Diaries And Correspondence, And Notices Of The New Hebrides, Their Inhabitants And Missionary Work Among Them.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.
