Apostle Of The Wilderness: James Lloyd Breck, His Missions And His Schools (1903)

An Apostle of the Wilderness: James Lloyd Breck, His Missions and His Schools is a biographical book written by Theodore Isaac Holcombe in 1903. The book chronicles the life and work of James Lloyd Breck, an Episcopal priest and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in the American frontier during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Breck's early life and education, his decision to become a missionary, and his travels to various parts of the United States, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. It also explores Breck's efforts to establish schools and churches in these areas, as well as his interactions with Native American tribes and other settlers.Throughout the book, Holcombe portrays Breck as a tireless and dedicated servant of God, who was willing to endure great hardships and make significant sacrifices in order to spread the Gospel. He also highlights the challenges that Breck faced, including opposition from local authorities and resistance from some members of the communities he served.Overall, An Apostle of the Wilderness provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering missionary and the impact that his work had on the development of Christianity in the American West.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.