Death Stalks the Philippine Wilds: Letters of Maud Huntley Jenks

Death Stalks The Philippine Wilds: Letters Of Maud Huntley Jenks is a collection of letters written by Maud Huntley Jenks during her time in the Philippines as a missionary in the early 1900s. The book is edited by her daughter, Ruth Jenks Webster, and provides a unique perspective on life in the Philippines during this time period.Jenks' letters cover a range of topics, from the daily struggles of living in a foreign country to the beauty of the Philippine landscape. She also writes about the challenges of being a missionary, including the difficult work of converting the local population to Christianity.One of the most striking aspects of Jenks' letters is her descriptions of the wildlife she encounters in the Philippine wilds. She writes about the beauty of the birds and butterflies, as well as the danger posed by snakes and other predators.Overall, Death Stalks The Philippine Wilds provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a missionary in the early 1900s, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Philippines or the work of Christian missionaries.Foreword By Albert Ernest Jenks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.