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MISSIONARY ATTACKED, 1797. Perilous Situation of Mr. Veeson at Tongataboo. Steel engraving, American, 1837
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MISSIONARY ATTACKED, 1797. Perilous Situation of Mr. Veeson at Tongataboo. Steel engraving, American, 1837
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1797 Attack Beating British Empire Colonialism Colony Conversion Death Missionary Mister Native Pacific Islander Pacific Ocean Polynesian Violence Warfare Tonga
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The captivating steel engraving titled "MISSIONARY ATTACKED, 1797. Perilous Situation of Mr. Veeson at Tongataboo" transports us back to a tumultuous era in history when colonialism clashed with native cultures and violence marred the pursuit of conversion. Created by an American artist in 1837, this print vividly depicts a harrowing incident that unfolded on the Pacific island of Tongataboo. In this scene, we witness the brutal assault on Mr. Veeson, an English missionary who found himself caught in a perilous predicament amidst the complex dynamics of late colonialism. The engraving captures the intensity and raw emotion as Polynesian warriors deliver merciless blows upon him, their faces reflecting both anger and defiance. This artwork serves as a haunting reminder of the dangers faced by missionaries during their attempts to spread religious beliefs across foreign lands. It also sheds light on the resistance encountered by these agents of cultural change within indigenous communities striving to preserve their own traditions. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are transported to a time when clashes between different worlds were not uncommon; where violence was often used as a means for asserting dominance or resisting foreign influence. Through its intricate details and masterful execution, this steel engraving invites us to reflect upon the complexities inherent in encounters between colonizers and colonized peoples – forces that shaped history but also left indelible scars on both sides.
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