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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. First Edition. Maroon hardcover shows light edgewear. The back cover has a small scratch at fore edge. Back cover has light rubbing.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Photo Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. Mrs. Mary A. Twing, honorary secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, provides an illustrated account of the organization's far-flung mission work throughout Egypt, India, China, Japan, Hawaii, and more. The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society was the missionary organization and corporate body of the Episcopal Church, established in 1821. Black-and-white photographs throughout. Cover is heavily soiled, tanned pages, general wear and tear. The binding is tight and the pages are clean. 6" x 8.5," 243 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a record of a missionary journey, offering insights into the lives of missionaries and their work in China and Japan. At the behest of friends and colleagues, the author set out on this journey in 1892, describing the wonders of the world she encountered and reflecting on the presence and influence of Christian missionary work in each location. Her letters home, which form the basis of this book, capture her experiences in Cairo, Aden, Bombay, Ahmedabad, Jeypore, Delhi, Agra, Cawnpore, Lucknow and Benares. Along the way, she encounters a variety of people and cultures, and her writing is full of sympathy and respect for the different customs and beliefs she observes. Her detailed accounts of the work of the American Presbyterian Mission, the English Church Missionary Society, and other groups provide a valuable historical record of missionary work in the late 19th century. She notes successes and challenges, and everywhere she finds committed individuals dedicated to spreading the Christian message. Her accounts are grounded in her deeply-held Christian faith, but she is also keenly observant of the world around her, and her writing provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of travel and exploration. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.