This biography examines the life and legacy of John Williams, a young Scottish minister who became a pioneer missionary to the South Pacific. William King Tweedie chronicles Williams' early years of diligence and perseverance, which led to his eventual success as a missionary and his tragic death at the hands of cannibals. This inspiring story of faith and courage is a must-read for anyone interested in Christian missions and the history of the South Pacific. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.