Quote of the day
Good authors, too, who once knew better words
Now only use four-letter words
Writing prose —
Anything goes.
John Gibson Paton
Born: May 24, 1824
Died: January 28, 1907 (aged 82)
Bio: John Gibson Paton, born in Scotland, was a Protestant missionary to the New Hebrides Islands of the South Pacific. He brought to the natives of the New Hebrides education and Christianity. He developed small industries for them, such as hat making.
Known for:
- John G. Paton
- The Story of John G. Paton
- Thirty Years Among South Seas Cannibals