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Rand and the Micmacs
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Clark, Jeremiah S.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Rand and the Micmacs" by Jeremiah S. Clark is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around the life and ministry of Silas Tertius Rand, a Christian missionary dedicated to the Micmac Indigenous peoples of Maritime Canada. The narrative captures Rand's efforts to learn the Micmac language, translate religious texts, and bridge cultural divides, portraying his significant impact on the lives of the people he served. The opening of the book introduces Silas Rand through poems and a heartfelt introduction that sets the stage for his remarkable journey. Through the recollections of Robert Murray and verses from other admirers, we learn of Rand's character-a man of deep spirituality and commitment despite numerous challenges, including a lack of support and hostility from other religious factions. It details Rand's ambition to spread the Gospel among the Micmacs, emphasizing his linguistic efforts and the emotional connections formed through his missionary work, which stands as both a personal and cultural endeavor to uplift the marginalized tribe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2015-11-14
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