Mary Slessor of Calabar: Pioneer Missionary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438524818)

Mary Slessor was a Scottish missionary to Nigeria. Her strong personality and determination helped her spread the Christian faith and promote women's rights. In 1876, she applied to the Foreign Mission Board of the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland. She had a small amount of training before being sent to Calabar. Mary unlike many of the missionaries lived with and like the locals. She learned their language and assimilated herself into their society. During her years in Nigeria she adopted many children. Her story is a fascinating look at a miraculous woman of faith.

Author: W. P. Livingstone
ISBN-10: 1438524811
ISBN-13: 9781438524818
Publisher: Book Jungle
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2009
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.67d