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""The Life and Work of the Rev. E. J. Peck Among the Eskimos"" by Arthur Lewis is a comprehensive biography of the Reverend Edward John Peck, a missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity among the Inuit people of Canada's Arctic region. The book documents Peck's early life and education, as well as his decision to become a missionary and his subsequent travels to the Canadian Arctic. The author provides a detailed account of Peck's experiences living among the Inuit people, including his struggles to learn their language and customs, his efforts to establish schools and…mehr

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""The Life and Work of the Rev. E. J. Peck Among the Eskimos"" by Arthur Lewis is a comprehensive biography of the Reverend Edward John Peck, a missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity among the Inuit people of Canada's Arctic region. The book documents Peck's early life and education, as well as his decision to become a missionary and his subsequent travels to the Canadian Arctic. The author provides a detailed account of Peck's experiences living among the Inuit people, including his struggles to learn their language and customs, his efforts to establish schools and churches, and his interactions with local leaders and government officials. The book also explores the challenges Peck faced in his work, including harsh living conditions, limited resources, and opposition from some members of the Inuit community. Throughout the book, Lewis highlights Peck's dedication to his mission, his deep faith, and his commitment to social justice. The author also explores the broader historical and cultural context of Peck's work, including the impact of colonialism on the Inuit people and the role of Christianity in their lives. Overall, ""The Life and Work of the Rev. E. J. Peck Among the Eskimos"" is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on the life of a remarkable individual and the complex history of the Canadian Arctic.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.