The American Indian And Christian Missions

By George Warren Hinman

Book Overview

The American Indian and Christian Missions is a historical book written by George Warren Hinman. The book explores the relationship between Christian missionaries and Native American tribes in the United States during the 19th century. Hinman examines the motivations behind the Christian missionary movement and the impact it had on the indigenous population. He discusses the different approaches taken by various Christian denominations and the successes and failures of their efforts. The book also delves into the cultural clashes that occurred between the missionaries and the Native Americans, as well as the role of the government in supporting or hindering the missionary work. Hinman draws on primary sources, including letters, diaries, and government reports, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of this complex and often controversial period in American history. Overall, The American Indian and Christian Missions offers a valuable perspective on the intersection of religion and colonialism in the United States.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: 1163153842
• ISBN13: 9781163153840
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"