Rand and the Micmacs by Jeremiah S. Clark
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"Rand and the Micmacs" by Jeremiah S. Clark is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around the life and ministry of Silas Tertius Rand, a Christian missionary dedicated to the Micmac Indigenous peoples of Maritime Canada. The narrative captures Rand's efforts to learn the Micmac language, translate religious texts, and bridge cultural divides, portraying his significant impact on the lives of the people he served. The
opening of the book introduces Silas Rand through poems and a heartfelt introduction that sets the stage for his remarkable journey. Through the recollections of Robert Murray and verses from other admirers, we learn of Rand's character—a man of deep spirituality and commitment despite numerous challenges, including a lack of support and hostility from other religious factions. It details Rand's ambition to spread the Gospel among the Micmacs, emphasizing his linguistic efforts and the emotional connections formed through his missionary work, which stands as both a personal and cultural endeavor to uplift the marginalized tribe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Clark, Jeremiah S. (Jeremiah Simpson), 1872-1950 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Murray, Robert, 1832-1910 |
| Contributor | Rand, Silas Tertius, 1810-1889 |
| Title | Rand and the Micmacs |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Canada |
| Subject | Micmac Indians |
| Subject | Rand, Silas Tertius, 1810-1889 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50454 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 334 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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