The Alaskan pathfinder; the story of Sheldon Jackson

• Main Author: Faris, John Thomson, 1871-1949.
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: New York, Chicago [etc.] Fleming H. Revell company 1926
• Subjects: Jackson; Sheldon; 1834-1909; Missions; Arctic; Indian; eskimo*; Alaska; Siberia
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.hwrcdq

Jackson was a Presbyterian minister to New Mexico. In 1877 he went to Alaska and worked for the Eskimos. He procured reindeer from Siberia to supply meat, began the Alaska school system, preached to the Eskimos, and publicized Alaska to the nation. Sheldon Jackson, the boy -- West to which Sheldon Jackson went -- Winter among the Indians -- Ten years as a "beginner" -- Pioneer on the trail -- Bishop of all outdoors -- In the land of Montezuma -- Perils among the Indians -- New fields to conquer -- How the way was opened -- In an Indian canoe -- Officer of the government -- Within the Arctic Circle -- Seven years' fight -- In northern waters -- Romance of the reindeer -- Bargaining with Siberian herders -- Success in spite of the difficulties -- To the rescue -- Little missionary delegate from Alaska -- Like a majestic liner -- Secrets of Jackson's achievements. Jackson was a Presbyterian minister to New Mexico. In 1877 he went to Alaska and worked for the Eskimos. He procured reindeer from Siberia to supply meat, began the Alaska school system, preached to the Eskimos, and publicized Alaska to the nation. Mode of access: Internet.