""An Extract of the Life of David Brainerd"" is a memoir written by David Brainerd himself and published posthumously in 1815. It details the life and ministry of Brainerd, a Christian missionary to Native Americans in the mid-18th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which covers Brainerd's early life, conversion, and call to ministry. The second part focuses on his missionary work, including his struggles with illness, opposition...