Mission to China: The Life of Walter Henry Medhurst

by John Holliday

The early 19th century was a time of great change in English society. The growth of Humanism brought debates about slavery, workers' rights and suffrage, while Britain's determination to build an empire offered ambitious young men the chance to make their mark. Against this backdrop, 19-year-old Walter Medhurst was finding his way in the world, becoming an apprentice printer when family financial problems forced an abrupt end to his studies at...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0648684849
• ISBN13: 9780648684848
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: John Holliday
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.3"