Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of the Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the North American Indians is a biography written by Josiah Pratt. The book tells the story of David Brainerd, a young man who dedicated his life to missionary work among the Native American tribes in the 18th century. Brainerd was born in Connecticut in 1718 and became a Christian at the age of 21. He felt a strong calling to spread the gospel to the Native American tribes and spent many years living among them, learning their languages and customs, and sharing the message of Christianity with them. The book provides a detailed account of Brainerd's life, including his struggles with illness and depression, his relationships with the Native American tribes, and his efforts to establish churches and schools among them. It also explores the political and social context of the time, including the conflicts between the British and French and the tensions between the Native American tribes and the colonists. Overall, The Life of the Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the North American Indians is a compelling and inspiring story of a man who dedicated his life to serving others and spreading the message of Christianity to those who had not yet heard it. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of missionary work in North America and the challenges and opportunities that faced those who undertook it.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.
