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The Life of Robert Morrison, the First Protestant Missionary to China (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Andrus Alcott

 
9780265608685: The Life of Robert Morrison, the First Protestant Missionary to China (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the life of a pioneering missionary who bridged faith and language in the dawn of China work.

This concise biographical sketch follows Robert Morrison from his early days in Newcastle through his rigorous self‑education, language studies, and steadfast resolve to bring Christian teaching to China. It chronicles his journal‑keeping, health trials, and the careful choices that shaped his mission, all set against the backdrop of Canton and Macao in the early 1800s.

What you’ll experience
  • Morrison’s disciplined routine, study habits, and devotion that fueled his language mastery.
  • The challenges of arriving in Canton, adapting to a new culture, and remaining steadfast in faith.
  • A vivid account of his time in Macao, his marriage, and his dedication to translation work.
  • Real‑world moments from a pioneer missionary, including voyage hardships and leadership under pressure.
Ideal for readers of mission history, early Chinese‑Western contact, and biographical portraits of faith in action. This edition offers a compact, accessible window into a key chapter of international outreach.

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