A Martyr-Bishop is a biographical sketch of John Coleridge Patteson, the first Bishop of Melanesia who was martyred in the 19th century. The author, identified only by the initials H.A.S., provides a vivid portrayal of Patteson's life and missionary work among the native peoples of the South Pacific. This book is both a moving tribute to a remarkable man and an insightful account of the challenges and rewards of Christian mission in a multicultural context.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.