John Brown Paton: A Biography (1914)

John Brown Paton: A Biography is a book written by John Lewis Paton and published in 1914. The book is a detailed account of the life of John Brown Paton, a Scottish missionary who spent most of his life in the South Pacific. The biography covers Paton's early life in Scotland, his decision to become a missionary, and his years of service in the New Hebrides (now known as Vanuatu) and other parts of the South Pacific. Paton's work in the South Pacific was marked by his commitment to spreading Christianity and improving the lives of the islanders. He faced many challenges, including hostile tribes and difficult living conditions, but remained steadfast in his mission. The book also covers Paton's personal life, including his marriage to Margaret Whitecross and the loss of their children to disease. The biography is based on Paton's own writings, as well as interviews with his family and colleagues. It provides a fascinating insight into the life of a missionary in the 19th century, and the challenges and triumphs they faced. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in the South Pacific, or the life of John Brown Paton.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.