Sheldon Jackson - Robert Laird Stewart - Bog

This book, titled ""Sheldon Jackson: Pathfinder And Prospector Of The Missionary Vanguard In The Rocky Mountains And Alaska"" is a biography of Sheldon Jackson, a prominent figure in the history of Christian missionary work in the United States. Written by Robert Laird Stewart, the book chronicles Jackson's life and work as a pioneer in the Rocky Mountains and Alaska, where he established missions and schools to spread Christianity and educate Native Americans and other indigenous peoples.The book begins by tracing Jackson's early life and education, and then moves on to explore his work as a missionary and educator in the American West. It covers his efforts to establish schools and churches in remote areas, his advocacy for Native American rights, and his role in the development of Alaska as a territory of the United States.Throughout the book, Stewart provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Jackson, highlighting both his successes and his failures as a missionary and educator. He also situates Jackson's work within the broader context of American history, exploring the complex social, cultural, and political dynamics that shaped his life and career.Overall, ""Sheldon Jackson: Pathfinder And Prospector Of The Missionary Vanguard In The Rocky Mountains And Alaska"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a fascinating historical figure, and will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of Christian missionary work in the United States, as well as the broader history of the American West.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.