A Brief Narrative of the Success Which the Gospel Hath Had Among the Indians of Martha's Vineyard in New England - Paperback

""A Brief Narrative of the Success Which the Gospel Hath Had Among the Indians of Martha's Vineyard in New England"" is a historical book written by Matthew Mayhew. The book provides an account of the success of the Christian gospel among the Native American Indians of Martha's Vineyard in New England during the 17th century. Mayhew, who was a Christian missionary, describes the challenges he faced in spreading the gospel to the indigenous population and how he overcame them. He also provides insights into the culture and traditions of the Wampanoag people and how they responded to the message of Christianity. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Christian missions in North America and the impact of religion on Native American communities.1694. This work also contains some remarkable curiosities concerning the numbers, the customs and the present circumstances of the Indians on that island further explaining and confirming the account given of those matters by Mr. Cotton Mather. Also added is an account concerning the present state of Christianity among the Indians in other parts of New England, expressed in the letters of several worthy persons best acquainted therewithall. Written in Old English.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.