The Apostle Of Alaska: The Story Of William Duncan, Of Metlakahtla

By John William Arctander, John William 1849-1920 Arctander, Jno W 1849-1920 Arctander

Book Overview

The book ""The Apostle of Alaska: The Story of William Duncan, of Metlakahtla"" by John W. Arctander is a biographical account of the life and work of William Duncan, a Christian missionary who dedicated his life to serving the indigenous people of Alaska. The book chronicles Duncan's journey from his early days as a missionary in the British Columbia region of Canada to his eventual arrival in Metlakahtla, Alaska, where he established a Christian community and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the native Tsimshian people.Through interviews with descendants of the Tsimshian people and extensive research into historical records, Arctander paints a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs that Duncan faced as he worked to bridge the cultural divide between the native Alaskans and the European settlers who had come to the region in search of wealth and resources. The book also explores the complex relationship between Duncan and the British colonial authorities, who were often at odds with his efforts to promote indigenous rights and autonomy.Overall, ""The Apostle of Alaska"" is a compelling and inspiring story of one man's dedication to the cause of social justice and his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those around him. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Alaska, the indigenous peoples of North America, or the role of religion in promoting social change.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: 1430483385
• ISBN13: 9781430483380
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"