History of the Origin, Development and Condition of Missions Among the Sherbro and Mendi Tribes in Western Africa (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Daniel Kumler Flickinger

9780331779103: History of the Origin, Development and Condition of Missions Among the Sherbro and Mendi Tribes in Western Africa (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331779102 ISBN 13: 9780331779103

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A vivid, on-the-ground history of Western Africa and its mission work .

This volume offers firsthand portraits of the Sherbro and Mendi peoples, their country, and daily life, seen through the eyes of a 19th‑century missionary. A careful blend of observation, letters, and notes recreates a connected history of the Sherbro Mission with clarity and purpose.

Daniel Kumler Flickinger’s account blends descriptive scenes with historical context. Expect maps, photographs, and vivid sketches that bring the region to life, along with excerpts from missionary correspondence that illuminate the challenges and progress of evangelization and social change.

The book surveys geography, towns, housing, work, and customs while tracking the mission’s growth across stations, schools, and local communities. It aims to foster understanding and Christian sympathy, while documenting a long period of cultural encounter and development.

Ground-level portraits of the people, their environments, and their ways of life.
Detailed descriptions of towns, houses, farming, and craftwork.
Illustrations, a dedicated map, and authentic period photographs.
Letters and notes that connect historical events to daily life and faith.

Ideal for readers of missionary history, African history, and 19th‑century exploration narratives.

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