Life of John Coleridge Patteson : Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Life of John Coleridge Patteson: Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands" by Charlotte Mary Yonge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the life of John Coleridge Patteson, who became a missionary bishop, focusing on his upbringing, character development, and early experiences that led to his significant role in Christian missions in the Melanesian Islands. The opening of the biography presents a preface by Yonge, acknowledging the challenges and advantages of writing about a recently deceased figure. She emphasizes the importance of drawing from contemporaneous accounts and letters to construct a vivid picture of Patteson's life. The first chapter delves into his childhood, highlighting his family background, formative years, and the influences that shaped his character and spirituality. It provides insights into his home life, education, and early displays of affection and concern for others, setting the stage for his future missionary work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Text files produced by Sandra Laythorpe and Others HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-01-01