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Ten years of missionary work among the Indians at Skokomish, Washington Territory, 1874-1884

By Myron Eells
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An account by a long-term missionary describes a decade of work among a Pacific Northwest Indigenous community, blending practical reporting, personal narrative, and social analysis. Chapters document early contacts, political and land issues on the reservation, language barriers, native religious practices, and daily life, then move to efforts in education, temperance, industry, health, and church organization. The author records individual successes and failures, sketches several local personalities and events, and includes census and administrative material. Reflections emphasize the cultural influences of white settlers, the difficulties of religious instruction, and ongoing needs for schools, temperance measures, and spiritual outreach.

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Myron Eells

Myron Eells was a 19th-century missionary and author known for his work among Native American communities in the Pacific Northwest. He is particularly recognized for his contributions to the Chinook Jargon, a pidgin language used for trade and communication among various tribes and settlers. Eells authored "Hymns in the Chinook Jargon Language," which reflects his efforts to engage with and support the spiritual needs of the Indigenous peoples he served. His other notable work, "Ten Years of Missionary Work Among the Indians at Skokomish, Washington Territory, 1874-1884," provides insights into his experiences and observations during his missionary tenure, highlighting the cultural and social dynamics of the time.

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