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by Lucy Goodale Thurston (Author)
The Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston is a biographical account of the life of Lucy Goodale Thurston, the wife of Rev. Asa Thurston, who was a pioneer missionary to the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii) in the early 19th century. The book, written by Lucy herself, details her childhood and upbringing in Massachusetts, her marriage to Asa Thurston, and their journey to Hawaii as part of the first group of American Christian missionaries to the islands. Lucy's account provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by the early missionaries as they attempted to establish a Christian presence in a largely unfamiliar and often hostile environment. She describes the difficulties of adapting to the Hawaiian way of life, the cultural clashes between the missionaries and the native population, and the personal sacrifices made by herself and her husband in pursuit of their mission. The book also provides a valuable historical record of the early years of Hawaiian history, as seen through the eyes of a missionary and his wife. Lucy describes in detail the political and social changes that occurred in Hawaii during her time there, including the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the annexation of the islands by the United States. Overall, The Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston is a fascinating and insightful account of the life of a pioneering Christian missionary and the impact she and her husband had on the history of Hawaii.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.
