History Of The Mission Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Sandwich Islands

""History of the Mission of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to the Sandwich Islands"" is a comprehensive account of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions' (ABCFM) mission to the Hawaiian Islands, also known as the Sandwich Islands, in the early 19th century. Written by Rufus Anderson, a prominent Congregationalist minister and missionary, the book covers the period from the arrival of the first ABCFM missionaries in 1820 to the mid-19th century.The book provides a detailed description of the cultural, social, and political landscape of the Hawaiian Islands at the time of the arrival of the missionaries, as well as the challenges faced by the ABCFM in establishing their mission. It also covers the impact of the mission on the Hawaiian people and their culture, including the introduction of Christianity and the establishment of schools and churches.Anderson's account is based on his own experiences as a missionary in Hawaii and extensive research, including interviews with Hawaiian leaders and other sources. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the early history of Hawaii and the role of American missionaries in shaping its culture and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.