The Life Of The Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary To The North American Indians

The Life of the Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the North American Indians is a biographical account of the life of David Brainerd, an American missionary who lived in the 18th century. The book was written by Josiah Pratt and provides a detailed description of Brainerd's life, from his childhood in Connecticut to his missionary work among the Native American tribes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.The book chronicles Brainerd's struggles and successes as a missionary, including his efforts to learn the Native American languages, his interactions with various tribes, and his efforts to spread Christianity among the indigenous people. The book also explores Brainerd's personal life, including his battle with tuberculosis and his relationships with other missionaries and Native Americans.The Life of the Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the North American Indians is considered a classic of American literature and is often cited as an important work in the history of Christian missions. It provides a unique perspective on the early interactions between Europeans and Native Americans and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early Christian missionaries in North America.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.