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In 1920, David O. McKay embarked on a journey that forever changed
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His visits to the
Latter-day Saint missions, schools, and branches in the Pacific
solidified the Church leadership's commitment to global outreach.
As importantly, the trip inspired McKay's own initiatives when he
later became Church president. McKay's account of his odyssey
brings to life the story of the Church of Jesus Christ's
transformation into a global faith. Throughout his diary, McKay
expressed his humanity, curiosity, and fascination with cultures
and places--the Maori hongi, East Asian customs, Australian
wildlife, and more. At the same time, he and his travel companion,
Hugh J. Cannon, detailed the Latter-day Saint missionary life of
the era, closely observing logistical challenges and cultural
differences, guiding various church efforts, and listening to
followers' impressions and concerns. Reid L. Neilson and Carson V.
Teuscher's meticulous notes provide historical, religious, and
general context for the reader.Blending travelogue with history,
Pacific Apostle illuminates the thought and work of an essential
figure in the twentieth-century Church of Jesus Christ.
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