Polynesia Or Missionary Toils And Triumphs In The South Seas: A Poem (1839)

By William Beattie

Book Overview

Polynesia Or Missionary Toils And Triumphs In The South Seas: A Poem is a book written by William Beattie and published in 1839. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of Christian missionaries who traveled to the South Pacific islands of Polynesia to spread their faith. The poem focuses on the challenges and triumphs faced by the missionaries as they encountered new cultures and struggled to convert the local populations to Christianity. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the landscapes, people, and customs of Polynesia, as well as the religious and social conflicts that arose during the missionary work. The poem is written in a traditional rhyming style and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that bring the story to life. Overall, Polynesia Or Missionary Toils And Triumphs In The South Seas: A Poem is a fascinating and insightful work that provides a unique perspective on the history of the South Pacific islands and the role of Christian missionaries in shaping their 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: 1164848240
• ISBN13: 9781164848240
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"