Percy Pomo; Or, the Autobiography of a South Sea Islander (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1881 Excerpt: ... CHAPTER THE LAST. TO-DAY. Many years have passed away since the foregoing chapters of my Story were written. The ink is turning yellow and the paper getting rather spotted. I now add this one, the last, in order that, good or bad, they may be printed and preserved, for they contain much that will always be interesting to ourselves and our friends, if not to the world, who when one wants it to meddle--won't. To-day, Emily and I--happy before, are happier than ever, for we see his work--God's work--advanced beyond our expectations. Her work among the women has been wonderful The next generation of my people will bless her for Christian wives and mothers--her and Noni, for they have worked together. All that was so sad and bitter is sweet and pleasant, calmed and sanctified in Christ; for if we are His we must be also one another's. Marianusa Island is Christian, with the Rev. Carter Wondres at its head. Santa Clara, a large island, is doing well under the second of the new arrivals--old and well seasoned now. Bishop Wakefield has heard from the murderers' lips the history of Bishop Carter's death. Almost every village in Pombuana has its school and teachers, while Tanasemb6, the heart and brain of the island, has become a kind of college. We have a very comfortable house close by, of which I shall try to draw you a picture some day, and Percy's wish is realized. His people have the example of an English Christian woman's life before them, with all its elevating influence and practical good. Noah and wife take charge of our premises, as of old, during our short absence in Happy Island or Sydney. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. 295 The Infant Prodigy is now a great help in the school of which she used to be the great obstruction. Malagai is very aged aud infirm, and stil...