Madagascar and Its People: Notes of a Four Years Residence, With a Sketch of the History, Position, and Prospects of Mission Work Amongst the Malagasy (Classic Reprint)

In writing this book my object has been to describe, in a popular form, what is known respecting Madagascar, its physical aspects, its animal and vegetable life, its people their habits, language, and religious beliefs. I have introduced much which has been the result of personal observation ;while, at the same time I have not hesitated to avail myself of the labours of other writers, both French andE nglish. It will be seen, therefore, that in two or three chapters, my task has been rather that of compilation than of original composition ;and in these portions of the book I can lay claim to no other merit than that of industry in gathering information in some cases from sources not easily accessible which may help to give a more vivid picture of the country and its inhabitants. It appeared to me that there was room for such a work, more especiall} at the present time, when Madagascar is throwing off the traditions of long centuries of superstition, and standing forward as a country resting upon God. The religious progress of the island has already been described in detail by theE ev. William Ellis. I have therefore touched but lightly upon this most interesting portion of its history. I could not, however, leave it unnoticed, and I trust that the narrative I have given affords a truthful, though brief, representation of this wonderful story.
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