Anna Coope; Sky Pilot of the San Blas Indians

By Anna Coope

Book Overview

Anna Coope: Sky Pilot Of The San Blas Indians, An Autobiography (1917) is a memoir written by Anna Coope, an American missionary who spent several years living amongst the San Blas Indians in Panama. The book provides a detailed account of Coope's experiences in the San Blas Islands, where she worked to spread Christianity and improve the lives of the indigenous people.Throughout the book, Coope describes the challenges she faced as a female missionary in a male-dominated society, as well as the cultural differences she encountered while living amongst the San Blas Indians. She also shares stories of the people she met and the relationships she formed, including her close friendship with a young San Blas girl named Tula.In addition to recounting her personal experiences, Coope also provides insight into the history and culture of the San Blas Islands, including their traditional beliefs and practices. She also discusses the impact of European colonization and the introduction of Christianity on the indigenous people.Overall, Anna Coope: Sky Pilot Of The San Blas Indians, An Autobiography offers a unique perspective on the life of a female missionary and the challenges and rewards of working with indigenous communities in the early 20th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164166859
• ISBN13: 9781164166856
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"