The Story Of Marcus Whitman: Early Protestant Missions In The Northwest

By James Geddes Craighead and D. D. J. G. Craighead

Book Overview

The Story of Marcus Whitman: Early Protestant Missions in the Northwest is a historical book written by J.G. Craighead. The book tells the story of Marcus Whitman, a Protestant missionary who played a crucial role in the early settlement of the Northwest region of the United States. The book begins by providing background information on Whitman's life, including his upbringing and education. It then delves into his decision to become a missionary and his journey to the Northwest, where he established a mission among the Cayuse people. The book describes the challenges that Whitman faced in his mission, including language barriers, cultural differences, and hostility from some of the Native American tribes. It also covers the significant events that occurred during his time in the Northwest, such as the Whitman Massacre, which resulted in the deaths of Whitman and his wife, as well as several other missionaries. Overall, The Story of Marcus Whitman: Early Protestant Missions in the Northwest provides a detailed and informative account of the life and work of Marcus Whitman, as well as the broader history of Protestant missions in the Northwest region of 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: 1162995130
• ISBN13: 9781162995137
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"