Book Title ~ The Story Of Metlakahtla
Author ~ Henry S. Wellcome
Publisher ~ Saxon & Co., London and New York.
© Date ~ 1887, stated Third Edition.
Cover ~ Blue cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on the front cover and spine.
Number of Pages ~ 483 pages plus 43 pages of Press Opinions in the back.
Illustrated ~ Yes, with drawings. The Frontispiece has a tissues divider between it and the title page.
Book measures about ~ 7 inches X 5 inches X 1 1/4 inches.
Condition ~ Good. There are a few faint marks and some edgewear on the cover. The spine has darkened a bit over time. There is a small article about the author's death on the inside front cover (see photo). There is a small name and 1902 date neatly written on the top of the Publishers' Mark page (see photo). There are a few small stains on the edge of the tissue page and top of the title page. There is a small mark on the top inside corner of pages 74/75 (see photo) and 76/77 (it's lighter there and didn't show up in the photo). There is a very small mark on the margin of about four pages. Otherwise the Book is in Good condition! The majority of the pages ARE clean and bright!
About the Book ~
"The Story of Metlakahtla, is a historical account of the Christian mission established by William Duncan among the Tsimshian people in British Columbia. The book details Duncan's approach of integrating Christianity with the preservation of traditional Tsimshian life, his challenges with other tribes and the Canadian government, and the growth of the mission into a thriving community with schools, businesses, and a local government."
"Metlakatla, Alaska, is a unique community with a history rooted in religious migration. In 1887, a group of Tsimshian people, led by Anglican missionary William Duncan, left their settlement in Metlakahtla, British Columbia, seeking religious freedom and autonomy. They established a new settlement on Annette Island, Alaska, which became known as New Metlakatla, and later simply Metlakahtla. The U.S. Congress officially recognized this new community and established the Annette Islands Reserve in 1891."
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This Rare Book would be nice for any Historian, Collector, or for anyone interested in History, Missionaries, or Metlakahtla!
It would be a nice Gift! (please consider the Rarity and condition)
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