When we both got to heaven James Atkey among the Anishnabek at Colpoy's Bay

Atkey, Mel 1958- (Author).

Summary: When We Both Got to Heaven places James Atkey (1805-1868) on the shores of Georgian Bay at the time of treaty negotiations between the First Nations people of the Saugeen, Nawash and Colpoy's Bay areas, and the Colonial government. A Methodist lay preacher, Atkey leaves the Isle of Wight and arrives at Colpoy's Bay with his family in 1855. There he takes up the position of teacher for the Anishnaube children of the area. The great-great-great-grandson of James Atkey, author Mel Atkey engaged in extensive research of both primary and secondary sources. His efforts provide considerable insight in.

Record details

ISBN: 9781554883752 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 155488375X (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781896219684
ISBN: 1896219683
Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 online resource (xii, 164 p.) : ill., maps.
Publisher: Toronto : Natural Heritage Books, c2002.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-157) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Puckered Moccasin People; Chapter 2 Poor, Plain Artless Society; Chapter 3 The Gentle Craft; Chapter 4 Called of by God; Chapter 5 From the Woods of Canada; Chapter 6 The Men Who Wear Hats; Chapter 7 Doing Good on a Grand Scale; Chapter 8 Conduct Partial; Chapter 9 A Leap in the Dark; Chapter 10 The Land Before Your Sight; Chapter 11 Salvation Corners; Chapter 12 Bay of Muskrats; Chapter 13 Father Atkey; Chapter 14 Paternal Care; Chapter 15 The Purchased Possession; Chapter 16 Ointment Poured Forth.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.