Life Of John Eliot

The Life of John Eliot: The Apostle to the Indians is a biographical work written by Convers Francis in 1836. The book tells the story of John Eliot, a Puritan missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Christian faith among the Native American tribes of New England in the 17th century.Eliot was born in England in 1604 and emigrated to Massachusetts in 1631. He became a pastor in the town of Roxbury and began to learn the Algonquin language in order to communicate with the local Native American tribes. Eliot believed that it was his duty to convert the ""heathen"" Indians to Christianity and to teach them the ways of the English settlers.Over the course of his life, Eliot established several ""praying towns"" where Native Americans could live and learn about Christianity. He also translated the Bible into the Algonquin language, making it accessible to the Native Americans. Despite facing resistance from both the English authorities and some Native American tribes, Eliot persisted in his mission and is remembered as one of the most successful missionaries of his time.The Life of John Eliot: The Apostle to the Indians provides a detailed account of Eliot's life and work, drawing on a variety of sources including Eliot's own writings and letters. The book also explores the broader historical and cultural context in which Eliot lived, shedding light on the complex and often fraught relationship between the English settlers and the Native American tribes of New England. Overall, the Life of John Eliot is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of colonial America or the early Christian missions to Native American communities.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.