The Journal Of John Brainerd: From January, 1761 To October, 1762 (1880)

By John Brainerd

Book Overview

The Journal of John Brainerd is a historical book that contains the personal diary entries of John Brainerd, an American missionary who lived from January 1761 to October 1762. The book was originally published in 1880 and is a compilation of Brainerd's journal entries during his time as a missionary in the mid-18th century. The journal offers a unique perspective on the life of a missionary during this time period, as Brainerd writes about his daily experiences and interactions with Native American tribes. He details his travels through the wilderness, his encounters with various tribes, and his efforts to spread Christianity among them. The book provides a glimpse into the challenges that missionaries faced during this time period, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the dangers of living in the wilderness. Brainerd also writes about his personal struggles with illness and his faith in God throughout his journey. Overall, The Journal of John Brainerd is a fascinating historical account of the life of a missionary in the mid-18th century, offering readers a unique perspective on this time period and the challenges faced by those who sought to spread Christianity to new lands.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: 1104660741
• ISBN13: 9781104660741
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"