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John G. Paton, missionary to the New Hebrides, volume 1 (of 3)

Chapter 1: JOHN G. PATON, MISSIONARY TO THE NEW HEBRIDES.
By John Gibson Paton
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The author recounts a life that moves from a humble rural upbringing and religious formation through demanding urban mission work to pioneering service among South Pacific island communities. He describes learning local languages, facing violent resistance and tragic losses, confronting practices including warfare and cannibalism, and building relationships that yielded conversions and native teachers. Episodes include perilous landings, epidemics, and cultural misunderstandings, balanced with moments of pastoral care, prayerful perseverance, and reflective commentary on faith, sacrifice, and the practical challenges of cross‑cultural mission work.

JOHN G. PATON.
An Autobiography.
FIRST PART.
NEW AND CHEAPER EDITION ILLUSTRATED.
JOHN G. PATON,
MISSIONARY TO THE NEW HEBRIDES.
AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
EDITED BY HIS BROTHER.
With an Introduction by ARTHUR T. PIERSON, D.D.
Two vols. in box, 12mo, cloth, gilt top net $2.00.
Ministerial Commendation.

“I have just laid down the most robust and the most fascinating piece of autobiography that I have met with in many a day.... John G. Paton was made of the same stuff with Livingstone.”—Theodore L. Cuyler, D.D.

“I consider it unsurpassed in missionary biography. In the whole course of my extensive reading on these topics, a more stimulating, inspiring, and every way first-class book has not fallen into my hands. Everybody ought to read it.”—Arthur T. Pierson, D.D.

Missionary Praise.

“I have never read a romance that was half so thrilling.”—Lucius C. Smith, Guanajuato, Mexico.

“I have never read a more inspiring biography.”—Thomas C. Winn, Yokohama, Japan.

“The Lord’s work will not go back while there are such men as he in the church.”—James A. Heal, Sing Kong, Cheh Kiang, China.

“I think I have never had greater pleasure in reading any book.”—R. Thacksweil, Dehra, North India.

Press Notices.

“Perhaps the most important addition for many years to the library of missionary literature is the autobiography of John G. Paton.”—The Christian Advocate.

“We commend to all who would advance the cause of Foreign Missions this remarkable autobiography. It stands with such books as those Dr. Livingstone gave the world, and shows to men that the heroes of the cross are not merely to be sought in past ages.”—The Christian Intelligencer.

Fleming H. Revell Company,
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JOHN G. PATON,
MISSIONARY TO THE
NEW HEBRIDES.

An Autobiography.
EDITED BY HIS BROTHER.
FIRST PART.
New Illustrated Edition.
Fleming H. Revell Company
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NEW YORK CHICAGO
30 Union Square, East. 148–150 Madison Street.