Robert Morrison : The Pioneer Of Chinese Missions (1890) (Hardcover)

""Robert Morrison: The Pioneer of Chinese Missions"" is a biography written by William John Townsend and published in 1890. The book tells the story of Robert Morrison, the first Protestant missionary to China, who arrived in Canton in 1807. Morrison spent 27 years in China, translating the Bible into Chinese and establishing a Christian community. The book covers Morrison's early life in Scotland, his journey to China, his struggles with the Chinese language and culture, and his eventual success in spreading Christianity in China. The biography also includes details about Morrison's personal life, including his marriage and family. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions in China and the life of Robert Morrison, who is considered a pioneer in the 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.