Among The Cannibals Of New Guinea - Samuel McFarlane

""Among The Cannibals Of New Guinea"" is a non-fiction book written by Samuel McFarlane in 1889. The book details the story of the New Guinea Mission of the London Missionary Society, which was established in the late 1800s. McFarlane recounts his experiences as a missionary in New Guinea, where he encountered various tribes of cannibals and witnessed firsthand their customs and practices. He describes the challenges and dangers faced by the missionaries, including attacks by hostile tribes and the difficulty of communicating with the locals due to language barriers. McFarlane also highlights the successes of the mission, including the establishment of schools and churches, and the conversion of many locals to Christianity. The book provides a fascinating insight into the culture and history of New Guinea, and the efforts of the London Missionary Society to bring Christianity to the region. Overall, ""Among The Cannibals Of New Guinea"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of missionary work and the exploration of new territories.""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.

EAN: 9781104610586