Missionary Life Among The Cannibals

Missionary Life Among The Cannibals: Being The Life Of John Geddie (1882) is a biographical account of the life and work of John Geddie, a Scottish missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in the South Pacific. Written by George Patterson, the book chronicles Geddie's early life in Scotland, his decision to become a missionary, and his journey to the New Hebrides (now known as Vanuatu), where he spent over 20 years working among the island's cannibalistic tribes.The book provides a detailed account of Geddie's experiences in the South Pacific, including his efforts to learn the local language, his interactions with the island's native people, and his struggles to convert them to Christianity. It also describes the challenges Geddie faced, including disease, political unrest, and the danger posed by the island's cannibalistic practices.Throughout the book, Patterson portrays Geddie as a courageous and dedicated missionary who was deeply committed to his work. He also highlights the impact that Geddie's efforts had on the people of the New Hebrides, who were transformed by his teachings and the establishment of Christian communities on the islands.Overall, Missionary Life Among The Cannibals offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering missionary and the challenges he faced in his efforts to spread Christianity in a remote and often hostile environment.With A History Of The Nova Scotia Presbyterian Mission On That Group.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.