A Plain and Faithful Narrative of the Original Design, Rise, Progress and Present State of the Indian Charity School at Lebanon, Connecticut 1763 - Eleazar Wheelock - Bog

""A Plain and Faithful Narrative of the Original Design, Rise, Progress and Present State of the Indian Charity School at Lebanon, Connecticut 1763"" is a book written by Eleazar Wheelock. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment, growth, and current status of the Indian Charity School in Lebanon, Connecticut. The school was founded by Wheelock in 1754 with the aim of educating Native American students and preparing them for Christian ministry. The book describes the struggles and challenges faced by the school, including financial difficulties and opposition from some Native American communities. It also discusses the successes of the school, including the education of several prominent Native American leaders. The book provides a valuable insight into the history of Native American education and the efforts of early American missionaries to spread Christianity among indigenous populations. Overall, ""A Plain and Faithful Narrative"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the early history of Native American education and the efforts of early American missionaries to promote their beliefs among indigenous populations.""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.