Hall Young of Alaska: The Mushing Parson is a biographical book written by S. Hall Young about his own life experiences as a missionary in Alaska during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The book is a memoir of the author's time spent in Alaska and his interactions with the indigenous people of the region. Hall Young was a missionary who traveled to Alaska in 1878 to bring Christianity to the native Alaskans. He became known as the ""mushing parson"" due to his love of dog sledding, which he used as a means of transportation throughout the region. The book details his adventures and challenges in the harsh Alaskan wilderness, including encounters with bears and other wildlife, as well as his efforts to establish churches and schools in the region.The book also explores the cultural differences between the native Alaskans and the missionaries, as well as the impact of Westernization on their way of life. It provides a unique perspective on the history of Alaska and the role of missionaries in the region. Overall, Hall Young of Alaska: The Mushing Parson is a fascinating and insightful book that offers a first-hand account of the challenges and triumphs of missionary work in Alaska during the late 1800s and early 1900s.This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.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.