An Intense Life: a Sketch of the Life and Work of Rev. Andrew T. Pratt, M.D., Missionary of the A.B.C.F.M., in Turkey, 1852-1872

An Intense Life: A Sketch Of The Life And Work Of Rev. Andrew T. Pratt, M.D., Missionary Of The A.B.C.F.M., In Turkey, 1852-1872 is a biographical portrait by George Frederick Herrick that traces the life of Rev. Andrew Tully Pratt, a physician-missionary active in Turkey in the mid-19th century. Based on letters, reports, and interviews, the narrative covers Pratt’s conversion, rigorous preparation for theology and medicine, and his ordination and voyage to Smyrna in 1852. It chronicles his tireless work in Aintab, Marash, Aleppo, and surrounding regions, where he served as both healer and evangelist, established churches, trained native ministers, translated key texts, and contributed hymns. The biography details his linguistic mastery of Turkish, his role in Bible translation and revision in Constantinople, and his leadership during church disputes and revival movements, including cholera crises. It also portrays his personal sacrifices and family losses, and his enduring influence on Protestant missions in Western Asia. The book presents Pratt as a singular figure of intense dedication and practical spirituality, whose life embodied service to others in difficult circumstances.