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Polynesia Or Missionary Toils And Triumphs In The South Seas
A Poem (1839)
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132 pages
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The narrative poem captures the challenges and achievements of Christian missionaries in Polynesia during the early 19th century. Divided into sections, it recounts various missionaries' experiences and their interactions with the indigenous people, highlighting both cultural clashes and the missionaries' perseverance. Written in a romantic style, it vividly portrays the islands' natural beauty and the hardships faced by the missionaries. This work serves as a significant historical document, reflecting the complexities of early missionary efforts in the South Seas.
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2008, paperback
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