The Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston is a historical biography of the life of Lucy Goodale Thurston, wife of Rev. Asa Thurston, a pioneer missionary to the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii). Written by Lucy Thurston herself, the book provides an intimate look into the life of a missionary family during the early 19th century.The book begins with Lucy's childhood in Massachusetts and follows her journey to becoming a missionary's wife. She shares her experiences of traveling to Hawaii with her husband and the challenges they faced in adapting to a new culture and language. The book also delves into the couple's efforts to spread Christianity and establish churches on the islands.Lucy's personal life is also explored in the book, including her struggles with illness and the loss of her children. The book provides a detailed account of her daily life as a missionary wife, including her interactions with the Hawaiian people and her involvement in the community.Overall, The Life and Times of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston is an insightful and inspiring account of a woman's life as a missionary in Hawaii during a pivotal time in history. It offers a unique perspective on the early days of Christian missions in Hawaii and the impact it had on the islands and its people.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.
