"The British Columbia Mission, or, Metlahkatlah" offers a detailed account of missionary work among Indigenous communities in British Columbia during the 19th century. Primarily focused on the settlement of Metlakatla, the book explores the efforts of William Duncan and the Church Missionary Society to establish a Christian presence and transform the lives of the Tsimshian people.

The narrative provides valuable insights into the daily lives, religious beliefs, and cultural practices of the Indigenous population, as well as the challenges and triumphs of the missionaries. It sheds light on the complex dynamics between the missionaries and the Tsimshian, revealing both the positive impacts and the disruptive consequences of cultural and religious conversion.

This historical record remains an important resource for understanding the history of missions, Indigenous-colonial relations, and cultural change in British Columbia. It appeals to scholars and readers interested in religious history, anthropology, and the history of Canada.

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