John Black, the Apostle of the Red River by George Bryce

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Author Bryce, George, 1844-1931
Title John Black, the Apostle of the Red River
Or, How the Blue Banner Was Unfurled on Manitoba Prairies
Note Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Larry B. Harrison, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "John Black, the Apostle of the Red River" by George Bryce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life and mission of John Black, a pioneering Presbyterian minister who played a significant role in establishing a Christian community among the settlers of the Red River in Manitoba. The book not only covers his personal journey from Scotland to the Canadian frontier but also paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by early settlers and the spiritual legacy they created in the region. The opening of the narrative introduces John Black as a vital figure in the Red River Settlement, recalling his early years in Scotland and the deep Christian values instilled in him from a young age. Bryce recounts Black's migration to America with his family and his growing commitment to missionary work, which eventually led him to the untouched lands of the Red River. Through descriptive passages and historical context, the text sets the stage for Black's readiness to fulfill a long-awaited spiritual need within the community, promising an exploration of his dedicated service and influence in a burgeoning frontier society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Black, John, 1818-1882
Subject Presbyterian Church -- Missions -- Manitoba
Subject Missionaries -- Manitoba -- Biography
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EBook-No. 53576
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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