Project Gutenberg 2009-02-08 Public domain in the USA. 423 Paton, John Gibson 1824 1907 Paton, John G. Paton, James 1843 1906 The Story of John G. Paton; Or, Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals Abridgment of The autobiography of John G. Paton, published in 1889. E-text prepared by Carl D. DuBois "The Story of John G. Paton; Or, Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals" by Rev. James Paton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the life and missionary work of John G. Paton, who dedicated himself to spreading Christianity in the New Hebrides, a region known for its indigenous cannibalistic tribes. The book is not only an autobiography but serves as an inspirational testament of faith and perseverance in the face of overwhelming challenges. The beginning of the text sets the stage for Paton’s journey, focusing on his early life in Dumfries, Scotland, and the influence of his deeply religious parents. As he recounts his childhood, he emphasizes the richness of his family life and the values of faith and hard work instilled in him. The early chapters detail his education, struggles, and the decision to become a missionary despite societal pressures and personal fears. The narrative is imbued with a strong sense of purpose as Paton describes his call to serve in the New Hebrides, foreshadowing the trials and triumphs he will face among the South Sea islanders. His memories and reflections help the reader understand the foundations of his commitment to missionary work and the personal sacrifices he made in pursuit of his spiritual vocation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Paton, John Gibson, 1824-1907 Missions -- Vanuatu BV Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 725795 2025-08-11T12:36:51.455783 text/html 702439 2009-02-08T17:30:35 text/html 638442 2025-08-11T12:37:02.353728 application/epub+zip 650856 2025-08-11T12:36:55.303743 application/epub+zip 361855 2025-08-11T12:36:53.836759 application/epub+zip 1006381 2025-08-11T12:37:08.043667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 971182 2025-08-11T12:37:01.283701 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 499627 2022-09-13T06:31:47.791359 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 674843 2025-08-11T12:36:50.340781 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 674398 2021-01-04T17:44:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 674407 2021-01-04T17:44:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21188 2025-08-11T12:37:08.180670 application/rdf+xml 25307 2025-08-11T12:36:54.369750 image/jpeg 4789 2025-08-11T12:36:54.105741 image/jpeg 261619 2021-01-04T17:44:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 909072 2021-01-04T17:44:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 261566 2021-01-04T17:44:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 1013156 2025-08-11T12:36:51.520776 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia