John G. Paton: Hero of the South Seas

By Bessie L. Byrum

Book Overview

John G. Paton: Hero of the South Seas is a biographical account of the life and work of Scottish missionary John G. Paton. Written by Bessie L. Byrum, the book chronicles Paton's upbringing in Scotland, his decision to become a missionary, and his journey to the South Pacific, where he spent over 40 years working among the indigenous peoples of the region.The book details Paton's struggles and triumphs as he faced numerous challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, and hostility from some of the islanders. Despite these obstacles, Paton remained committed to his mission and worked tirelessly to spread the message of Christianity throughout the South Seas.Throughout the book, Byrum presents a vivid portrait of Paton as a man of great faith and determination, whose unwavering commitment to his beliefs inspired many others to follow in his footsteps. The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into life in the South Pacific during the late 19th century, as seen through the eyes of a Western missionary.Overall, John G. Paton: Hero of the South Seas is a compelling and inspiring account of one man's extraordinary life and legacy, and a testament to the enduring power of faith and perseverance in the face of adversity.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: 1162797789
• ISBN13: 9781162797786
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"