Joseph Sidney Hill: First Bishop In Western Equatorial Africa (1895)

By Rose E Faulkner

Book Overview

The book ""Joseph Sidney Hill: First Bishop In Western Equatorial Africa (1895)"" is a biography written by Rose E. Faulkner. It tells the story of Joseph Sidney Hill, who was the first bishop to be appointed in Western Equatorial Africa by the Church Missionary Society in the late 19th century. The book describes Hill's life and work, including his early years in England, his journey to Africa, and his efforts to establish the Anglican Church in the region. It also explores the challenges he faced, such as the hostility of local rulers and the difficulties of communicating with people who spoke different languages. The book provides a detailed account of Hill's achievements, including the establishment of schools and hospitals, and his efforts to promote Christian values in the region. Overall, ""Joseph Sidney Hill: First Bishop In Western Equatorial Africa (1895)"" is a fascinating account of one man's mission to bring Christianity to a new part of the world, and the challenges he faced 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166172856
• ISBN13: 9781166172855
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"