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John G. Paton, missionary to the New Hebrides : $b An autobiography; first part

By John Gibson Paton

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the extraordinary adventures of a 19th-century missionary as he fights to spread his beliefs in the New Hebrides.

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2023-09-02
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"John G. Paton, Missionary to the New Hebrides: An Autobiography; First Part" by John Gibson Paton is a late 19th-century story about one man's religious journey. This book illustrates Paton's life and work as a missionary in the New Hebrides, where he faced many hardships. The story begins with Paton's childhood in Scotland, where his strong family and faith shaped his path. Driven by a desire to spread Christianity, he prepared himself through school and various jobs, eventually committing fully to missionary work. This opening part of Paton's life shows his personal growth and hints at the greater challenges and changes he would encounter on his mission.

About the Author

John Gibson Paton, born in Scotland, was a Protestant missionary to the New Hebrides Islands of the South Pacific. He brought to the natives of the New Hebrides education and Christianity. He developed small industries for them, such as hat making. He advocated strongly against a form of slavery, which was called "Blackbirding", that involved kidnapping the natives and forcing them to work in New Zealand and elsewhere.

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