The Story Of John G. Paton Told For Young Folks

The Story Of John G. Paton Told For Young Folks: Or Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals is a book written by James Paton and published in 1892. It is a biographical account of the life of John G. Paton, a Scottish missionary who spent thirty years living and working among the South Sea Cannibals in the New Hebrides islands.The book is written for young readers and provides an engaging and accessible account of Paton's life and work. It covers his early years in Scotland, his decision to become a missionary, and his journey to the South Pacific. The book also details Paton's experiences living among the cannibalistic tribes of the New Hebrides, including his struggles to learn their language, his efforts to share the gospel with them, and his encounters with danger and violence.Despite the challenges he faced, Paton remained committed to his mission and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people he lived among. The book highlights his efforts to introduce new technologies and farming techniques, as well as his work to abolish the practice of cannibalism.Overall, The Story Of John G. Paton Told For Young Folks: Or Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals is an inspiring and informative account of one man's dedication to his faith and his mission to help others. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in missionary work, the history of the South Pacific, or the life of John G. Paton.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.