Missionary Heroines In Eastern Lands: Woman's Work In Mission Fields (1895)

by Emma Raymond Pitman

Book Overview

Missionary Heroines In Eastern Lands: Woman�������s Work In Mission Fields is a book written by Emma Raymond Pitman and was published in 1895. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of various women who worked as missionaries in the eastern lands. The author aims to inspire and encourage women to pursue missionary work and to showcase the important role that women played in spreading Christianity in foreign lands.The book covers the lives of several notable women including Mary Slessor, who worked in Calabar, Nigeria, and is known for her work in stopping the killing of twins, and Fanny Crosby, who was a blind hymn writer and missionary in India. The book also includes stories of lesser-known women who made significant contributions to the mission field.The author provides a detailed account of the challenges and difficulties faced by these women, including language barriers, cultural differences, and health issues. The book also highlights the perseverance and determination of these women in the face of adversity.Overall, Missionary Heroines In Eastern Lands: Woman�������s Work In Mission Fields is an inspiring and informative book that provides a glimpse into the lives of women who dedicated their lives to spreading Christianity in foreign lands. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions and the role of women in the mission field.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: 1164088149
• ISBN13: 9781164088141
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"