Memoir Of Mrs. Harriet L. Winslow: Thirteen Years A Member Of The American Mission In Ceylon

By Harriet L. Winslow and Harriet Wadsworth Lathrop Winslow

Book Overview

Memoir of Mrs. Harriet L. Winslow: Thirteen Years a Member of the American Mission in Ceylon is a biographical account of the life of Harriet L. Winslow, written by her husband Miron Winslow in 1840. The book chronicles Harriet's experiences as a missionary in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the mid-19th century.Harriet and Miron were both members of the American Ceylon Mission, which aimed to spread Christianity and Western education in the region. Harriet's role in the mission was primarily focused on educating and empowering women and girls in the area.The book provides a detailed account of Harriet's life and work in Ceylon, including her struggles with the local language and customs, her interactions with the local people, and her efforts to establish schools and promote literacy among women. It also highlights the challenges faced by the American missionaries in their attempts to convert the local population to Christianity.Memoir of Mrs. Harriet L. Winslow offers a unique perspective on the history of American missionary work in Ceylon and provides insight into the experiences of women missionaries during this time period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions or the history of Sri Lanka.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: 1166331121
• ISBN13: 9781166331122
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"