The Life and Letters of Samuel Wells Williams: Missionary, Diplomatist, Sinologue is a biographical work written by Frederick Wells Williams about his father, Samuel Wells Williams. Samuel Wells Williams was a prominent figure in the 19th century as a missionary, diplomat, and sinologist. He was born in Connecticut in 1812 and later became a missionary in China, where he spent over 20 years of his life. During his time in China, he became fluent in...