Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of S. F. Johnston, J. W. Matheson, and Mary Johnston Matheson: Missionaries on Tanna (1864) is a non-fiction book written by George Patterson. The book is a collection of memoirs of three Christian missionaries - S. F. Johnston, J. W. Matheson, and Mary Johnston Matheson - who worked on the island of Tanna in the South Pacific during the mid-19th century. The memoirs provide a detailed account of the missionaries' experiences, challenges, and successes as they tried to spread Christianity among the local population. The book also offers insights into the culture and customs of the Tanna people, as well as the political and social conditions of the region during that time. The memoirs are based on the personal journals and letters of the missionaries, and are written in a straightforward, factual style that reflects the era in which they were written. The book is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the lives and work of Christian missionaries during the colonial period.With Selections From Their Diaries And Correspondence, And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.
