History Of The Sandwich Islands Mission

By Rufus Anderson

Book Overview

The book ""History of the Sandwich Islands Mission"" by Rufus Anderson is a comprehensive account of the Christian missionary work carried out in the Hawaiian Islands during the 19th century. The author, who was a prominent member of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, provides a detailed chronicle of the establishment and growth of the mission, from its early days in the 1820s to its expansion and consolidation in the decades that followed. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the cultural and social context of the Hawaiian Islands at the time of the mission's arrival, the challenges faced by the missionaries in adapting to a new environment, and the impact of Christianity on Hawaiian society. Anderson also provides biographical sketches of many of the key figures involved in the mission, including prominent Hawaiian converts, as well as American and European missionaries.Throughout the book, Anderson emphasizes the importance of education and literacy in the mission's work, and describes the establishment of schools and the translation of religious texts into the Hawaiian language. He also discusses the mission's involvement in various social and political issues, such as the abolition of the Hawaiian caste system and the struggle for Hawaiian independence.Overall, ""History of the Sandwich Islands Mission"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the history of Hawaii and the role of Christian missionaries in shaping its culture and society.This scarce antiquarian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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116324709X
• ISBN13: 9781163247099
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"