The Story of Commander Allen Gardiner, R. N: With Sketches of Missionary Work in South America (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John W. Marsh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331386143 ISBN 13: 9780331386141

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Story of Commander Allen Gardiner, R.N.

is a vivid historical memoir of a naval officer who becomes a dedicated missionary and leads efforts in South America. It weaves together his bold travels, the توزيع of mission stations, and the challenges faced by early cross‑cultural outreach.

This edition gathers portraits of Gardiner’s leadership, the ships that carried the mission, and the communities touched by faith, education, and translation work. It also recounts the dedication of supporters at home and the fragile, but persistent, growth of chaplaincies and outreach across the region.

• Follow Gardiner’s voyage, the founding of mission stations, and the daily life of missionaries in coastal towns and frontier lands.
• Learn how language study, schooling, and Bible distribution shaped early mission strategy.
• See the reactions of local communities, colonial authorities, and believers as they navigated dangers and cultural differences.
• Discover the broader history of South American mission efforts, including the interplay between ships, settlements, and indigenous communities.

Ideal for readers of historical biographies and those curious about the beginnings of Christian missions in South America, especially from a maritime‑driven perspective.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331386143
• ISBN 13: 9780331386141
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 200