INVENTORY #154538
The Rainbow in the North: A Short Account of the First Establishment of Christianity in Rupert's Lane by the Church Missionary Society.
TUCKER, S. [Sarah]
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Tucker details the arrival of the Church Missionary Society in Rupert's Land and its efforts to establish Christianity among the Indigenous people of the region. The author lays out the challenges faced by the missionaries as they worked to overcome cultural and linguistic barriers. She also highlights what she believes to be the positive impact of Christian teachings on the lives of the Indigenous people, including improvements in health and education. Overall, a fascinating historical account of the early days of Christian evangelism in Canada and the impact it had on the Native population.. TPL 3118.
Publication Info
- Publisher: James Nisbet and Co
- Edition: First Edition
- Date Published: 1851
- Place Published: London
- ISBN: n/a
Details
- Condition: Very good
- Signed: No
- Dust Jacket: No
- Jacket Condition: n/a
- Details:
216, [8] p. 18 cm. Fold-out frontispiece map. Title vignette. 11 other woodcut illustrations. Green cloth with gold impressing. Mylar wrap (removed for photo). Spine darkened and gilt lettering faded. Ink inscription on front endpaper.