The Alaskan Pathfinder: The Story Of Sheldon Jackson For Boys

By John T. Faris

Book Overview

The Alaskan Pathfinder: The Story Of Sheldon Jackson For Boys is a book written by John T. Faris. The book tells the story of Sheldon Jackson, a man who dedicated his life to bringing education and Christianity to the people of Alaska. The book is written for boys and is intended to inspire them to lead a life of service and dedication to others.The book begins by introducing Sheldon Jackson and his childhood in Pennsylvania. It then follows his journey to Alaska where he worked tirelessly to establish schools and churches in remote areas. The book describes the challenges he faced, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and resistance from some of the native people.Throughout the book, the author highlights Jackson's commitment to education and his efforts to provide opportunities for the people of Alaska. The book also includes stories of Jackson's interactions with the native people and the impact he had on their lives.Overall, The Alaskan Pathfinder: The Story Of Sheldon Jackson For Boys is a compelling and inspiring book that tells the story of a man who dedicated his life to helping others. It is a great read for boys who are interested in history, adventure, and learning about people who have made a difference in the world.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: 1428632751
• ISBN13: 9781428632752
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"