The Galax Gatherers: The Gospel Among The Highlanders (1910)

The Galax Gatherers: The Gospel Among The Highlanders is a book written by Edward Owings Guerrant and published in 1910. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences as a missionary in the Appalachian region of the United States, where he worked to spread the Christian gospel among the rural communities of the highlands.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the author's work. Guerrant describes his efforts to establish churches and schools in the region, as well as his interactions with the people he met there. He also provides insight into the culture and way of life of the highlanders, including their music, traditions, and beliefs.Throughout the book, Guerrant emphasizes the importance of education and literacy in spreading the gospel, and he describes his efforts to teach reading and writing to the people he encountered. He also discusses the challenges he faced in his work, including poverty, isolation, and resistance from some members of the community.Overall, The Galax Gatherers is a fascinating and insightful account of one missionary's efforts to bring the Christian message to a remote and often overlooked part of the United States. It offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of the Appalachian region, as well as the challenges and rewards of missionary work.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.