Memoir Of Allen F. Gardiner (1857)

A Memoir of Allen F. Gardiner is a book written by John William Marsh and published in 1857. The book is a biography of Allen Francis Gardiner, a British naval officer and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in South America. The book covers Gardiner's life from his birth in 1794 to his death in 1851. It describes his early years in the navy, his conversion to Christianity, and his decision to become a missionary. The book also details Gardiner's efforts to establish a mission in Tierra del Fuego, a remote and inhospitable region of South America. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, including starvation, illness, and hostile encounters with the indigenous population, Gardiner remained committed to his mission until his death. The book is a tribute to Gardiner's courage, perseverance, and faith, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering missionary in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.