Publisher's Synopsis
The Journal of the Reverend Peter Jacobs, Indian Wesleyan Missionary: From Rice Lake to the Hudson�������s Bay Territory is a historical book that documents the experiences of a Christian missionary who worked among the indigenous communities of Canada during the 19th century. Reverend Peter Jacobs was a member of the Mississauga Nation and became a Wesleyan minister in 1844. He spent most of his life working as a missionary among the Ojibwa and Cree people in Ontario, Manitoba, and the Hudson Bay region.The book is a collection of Reverend Jacobs' journal entries, which he wrote during his travels and missionary work. The journal entries provide a detailed account of his interactions with the indigenous communities, their way of life, and the challenges he faced while trying to convert them to Christianity. The book also includes descriptions of the natural environment, wildlife, and geography of the regions where he worked.The Journal of the Reverend Peter Jacobs, Indian Wesleyan Missionary: From Rice Lake to the Hudson�������s Bay Territory is an important historical document that sheds light on the early history of Christian missions among the indigenous peoples of Canada. It provides valuable insights into the cultural, social, and religious dynamics of the communities that Reverend Jacobs worked with. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, indigenous studies, and Christian missions.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.
