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1860 · 438 — <p>iii iv i vi-xi i pp. 2-424. Good condition faded blind tooled grey fabric covers; some bumping to corners; some loss at top and bottom of spine; staining to covers and spine; faded gilt titles on spine; old library sticker on spine; some foxing; remnants of sticker on front pastedown; one loose quire near the middle still attached; text unblemished; binding mostly tight.</p><p>Kahkewaquonaby also known as Reverend Peter Jones 1802-1856 was born in Burlington Heights Upper Canada to a Welsh-born American immigrant who had come to Canada after the American Revolution as a United Empire Loyalist and an Ojibwa mother. He was raised by his mother in his Indigenous culture until the age of 14 when went to live with his father. After converting to Methodism at the age of 21 he became an important missionary for the Wesleyan church. He was a spirited and charismatic speaker and used his multilingual skills to translate biblical texts and hymns into Ojibwe and Mohawk. He served as a liaison between some Indigenous peoples and the colonial government able to advocate for Indigenous groups with local governments.</p><p>The book begins with a brief autobiography by Jones explaining his background and the course of his life followed by excerpts from his journals.</p><p>This is a rare and fascinating primary source document for life in pre-Confederation Canada including a first-person account of Indigenous life.</p> Anson Green hardcover