Publisher's Synopsis
Sketches Of The Life Of Bishop Patteson In Melanesia is a book written by the Society Promoting Christian Knowledge in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of Bishop John Coleridge Patteson, who was a missionary in Melanesia during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Patteson's life and work. The chapters cover topics such as his early life and education, his decision to become a missionary, his work in Melanesia, his relationship with the local people, and his tragic death at the hands of islanders. The book also includes a number of illustrations and maps, which help to bring Patteson's story to life. Overall, Sketches Of The Life Of Bishop Patteson In Melanesia is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the life and work of one of the most significant Christian missionaries of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book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.