Five Years In China Or The Factory Boy Made A Missionary: The Life And Observations Of William Aitchison (1865) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120819062)

""Five Years in China or The Factory Boy Made a Missionary"" is a book written by Charles Peck Bush in 1865. The book tells the story of William Aitchison, who was born in Scotland and worked in a factory in England before becoming a missionary in China. Aitchison spent five years in China, where he observed the country's culture, customs, and religion. He also witnessed the impact of the Opium Wars on the Chinese people and the role of foreign missionaries in China. The book provides a detailed account of Aitchison's experiences in China and his efforts to spread Christianity in the country. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of China and the role of foreign missionaries in the country during the 19th century.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.

Author: Charles Peck Bush
ISBN-10: 1120819067
ISBN-13: 9781120819062
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 314
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d