John Black, The Apostle Of The Red River

John Black, The Apostle Of The Red River: Or How The Blue Banner Was Unfurled On Manitoba Prairies is a historical book written by George Bryce in 1898. The book narrates the story of John Black, a Scottish Presbyterian minister who traveled to the Red River Settlement in Manitoba, Canada, in the mid-19th century to spread the gospel.The book describes Black's journey from Scotland to Canada, his encounters with the indigenous people of the region, and his efforts to establish a Presbyterian church in the area. The author also provides a detailed account of the challenges and obstacles that Black faced in his mission, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the harsh living conditions on the prairies.The book also highlights the social and political context of the time, including the tensions between the English and French settlers in the region, and the impact of the Canadian Pacific Railway on the development of Manitoba.Overall, John Black, The Apostle Of The Red River: Or How The Blue Banner Was Unfurled On Manitoba Prairies is a fascinating historical account of the early days of settlement in Manitoba and the efforts of one man to bring the gospel to the people of the region.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.