Isaac McCoy: Early Indian Missions; Isaac McCoy Christiana McCoy: A Memorial (1895) is a book written by Walter N. Wyeth that provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of Isaac McCoy, an early Christian missionary who worked with Native American tribes in the early 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on McCoy's work as a missionary among the Shawnee, Delaware, and Potawatomi tribes, and the second part providing a memorial tribute to McCoy and his wife, Christiana. The first part of the book chronicles McCoy's early life and his decision to become a missionary, as well as his travels and work among various Native American tribes. The author provides detailed accounts of McCoy's interactions with the tribes, including his efforts to establish schools and churches, and his advocacy for Native American rights. The book also includes information about the challenges and difficulties that McCoy faced, including opposition from other missionaries and the government's policies towards Native Americans.The second part of the book is a memorial tribute to Isaac McCoy and his wife, Christiana, who was also a missionary and played a significant role in supporting her husband's work. The author provides a detailed account of their lives and work, including their efforts to establish schools and churches, and their advocacy for Native American rights. The book also includes personal anecdotes and reflections from individuals who knew the McCoys, as well as tributes from prominent figures of the time.Overall, Isaac McCoy: Early Indian Missions; Isaac McCoy Christiana McCoy: A Memorial (1895) provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of Isaac McCoy, and offers valuable insights into the early history of Christian missionary work among Native American tribes. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions, Native American history, or the history of the United States in the early 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.
