The Life Story Of A Leper: Autobiography Of John E. Davis, Canadian Baptist Missionary Among The Telugus (1918)

The Life Story Of A Leper: Autobiography Of John E. Davis, Canadian Baptist Missionary Among The Telugus (1918) is a book that tells the story of John Edwin Davis, a Canadian Baptist missionary who worked among the Telugus in India. The book is an autobiography that chronicles Davis' life, from his childhood in Canada to his work as a missionary in India. Davis' story is unique in that he contracted leprosy while working in India, which led to his eventual isolation and separation from his family. Despite this, Davis continued to work as a missionary and helped to establish a leper colony in India. The book provides a detailed account of Davis' experiences, including his struggles with leprosy, his work as a missionary, and his interactions with the Telugu people. It also offers insights into the social and cultural context of India during this time period. Overall, The Life Story Of A Leper is a compelling and inspiring account of one man's dedication to his faith and his work, despite facing significant challenges and obstacles along the way.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.