""The Life of John Coleridge Patteson"" is a biographical account of the remarkable life of John Coleridge Patteson, written by Charlotte M. Yonge. Patteson was a British missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in the South Pacific, particularly among the Melanesian people. The book chronicles his journey from his youth in Devon, England, to his education at Oxford University, and his eventual decision to become a missionary. Patteson's work took him to the islands of Melanesia, where he learned the local languages and customs, and established a close relationship with the people he was serving. He worked tirelessly to improve their lives, providing education, medical care, and spiritual guidance. The book also explores the challenges Patteson faced, including the dangers of living in a remote and unfamiliar environment, as well as the cultural differences he encountered.The biography also delves into Patteson's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, and his struggles with loneliness and isolation. Despite these challenges, Patteson remained dedicated to his mission, and his work had a profound impact on the lives of the people he served.Overall, ""The Life of John Coleridge Patteson"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's dedication to serving others, and his unwavering commitment to his faith. It provides a unique window into the world of missionary work in the 19th century, and offers valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of cross-cultural communication and understanding.There is a light-heartedness about his letters like that of the old Eton times. Something might have been owing to the impulse of health, which was due to the tropical heat. Most probably this heat was what exhausted his constitution so early, but at first it was a delightful stimulus, and gave him exemption from all those discomforts with which cold had affected him at home. This exhilaration bore him over the many trials of close contact with uncivilised human nature so completely that his friends never even guessed at his natural fastidiousness. That which might have been selfish in this fastidiousness was conquered, though the refinement remained. Even to the last, in his most solitary hours, this personal neatness never relaxed, but the victory over disgust was a real triumph over self, which no doubt was an element of happiness.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.