Journal And Letters Of Henry Martyn (1861) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166201906)

The Journal and Letters of Henry Martyn is a compilation of the personal writings of Henry Martyn, a British missionary who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book, originally published in 1861, contains Martyn's personal journal entries and letters written to family and friends during his travels in India and Persia.Martyn's writings provide a unique look into the life of a missionary during this time period, as he describes his struggles with illness, his interactions with local people, and his efforts to spread Christianity in a foreign land. The book also contains detailed descriptions of the local culture and customs, as well as Martyn's reflections on his own faith and the challenges he faced as a missionary.Martyn's writings are known for their honesty and sincerity, and provide a valuable historical record of the experiences of British missionaries during this time period. The Journal and Letters of Henry Martyn is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, British colonialism, or the experiences of missionaries in foreign lands.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: Henry Martyn
ISBN-10: 1166201902
ISBN-13: 9781166201906
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 472
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d