{"product_id":"the-last-martyrs-of-eromanga-being-a-memoir-of-the-george-n-gordon-and-ellen-catherine-powell-his-wife-1863-9781104281939","title":"The Last Martyrs Of Eromanga: Being A Memoir Of The George N. Gordon And Ellen Catherine Powell, His Wife (1863)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): James D. Gordon\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Diaries \u0026amp; Journals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Last Martyrs of Eromanga is a memoir written by James D. Gordon in 1863. The book tells the story of George N. Gordon and his wife Ellen Catherine Powell, who were missionaries on the island of Eromanga in the South Pacific during the mid-19th century. The couple was dedicated to spreading Christianity and helping the local people, but their efforts were met with resistance from the island's indigenous population.The book chronicles the couple's struggles and the events that led to their tragic deaths at the hands of the Eromangan people. Despite the danger, Gordon and Powell remained committed to their mission and continued to work towards converting the island's inhabitants to Christianity. The Last Martyrs of Eromanga is a moving account of their devotion to their faith and their ultimate sacrifice for their beliefs.The book also provides insight into the cultural and historical context of the time, shedding light on the complex relationship between European missionaries and indigenous peoples in the Pacific region. It is a fascinating and poignant read that offers a unique perspective on the early days of Christian missions in the South Pacific.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46883615178903,"sku":"9781104281939","price":4398.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781104281939.webp?v=1770240116","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-last-martyrs-of-eromanga-being-a-memoir-of-the-george-n-gordon-and-ellen-catherine-powell-his-wife-1863-9781104281939","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}