The Night of Toil is a historical book written by Favell Lee Mortimer in 1838, which provides a detailed account of the first Christian missionaries who traveled to the South Sea Islands. The book is a compilation of personal narratives and experiences of these early missionaries, who faced numerous challenges and hardships in their efforts to spread the gospel and establish Christian communities in the remote and unfamiliar islands.The book begins by describing the arduous journey of the missionaries, who sailed for months across treacherous seas, battling storms and facing the constant threat of piracy. Upon reaching their destination, they encountered a people who were suspicious of their intentions and resistant to their message. The book chronicles the struggles and successes of these missionaries as they gradually gained the trust of the local people and worked to establish schools, churches, and hospitals.Throughout the book, Mortimer provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, customs, and traditions of the South Sea Islands, as well as the challenges faced by the missionaries in adapting to these new environments. She also highlights the courage and dedication of these early missionaries, who risked their lives to bring the message of Christianity to a people who had never heard it before.Overall, The Night of Toil is a fascinating and inspiring account of the early Christian missionaries who traveled to the South Sea Islands, and their efforts to bring hope and salvation to a people in need. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of missionary work in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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.