Two Volunteer Missionaries Among The Dakotas: Or The Story Of The Labors Of Samuel W. And Gideon H. Pond (1893) - Paperback

""Two Volunteer Missionaries Among The Dakotas: Or The Story Of The Labors Of Samuel W. And Gideon H. Pond"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Samuel W. Pond Jr. The book was published in 1893 and chronicles the experiences of two Christian missionaries, Samuel W. Pond and Gideon H. Pond, who volunteered to work among the Dakota Native Americans in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the missionaries' efforts to spread Christianity and establish schools and churches among the Dakota people. It also explores the challenges they faced, including cultural differences, language barriers, and resistance from some members of the Dakota community. The author, Samuel W. Pond Jr., was himself a missionary and provides a firsthand account of the events and experiences described in the book. He also includes anecdotes and stories from the Dakota people, providing insight into their culture and way of life. Overall, ""Two Volunteer Missionaries Among The Dakotas"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the efforts of Christian missionaries to convert and ""civilize"" Native American communities in the 19th century. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of the Dakota people during this period of significant change and upheaval.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.