Memoirs Of William Milne, Late Missionary To China And Principal Of The Anglo-Chinese College (1824) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120075109)

Memoirs of William Milne is a book that recounts the life of William Milne, a missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in China during the early 19th century. Milne was also the principal of the Anglo-Chinese College, which was established to educate Chinese students in Western knowledge and religion. The book is a personal account of Milne's experiences in China, including his struggles to learn the Chinese language and culture, his interactions with Chinese officials, and his efforts to translate the Bible into Chinese. The book also provides insight into the political and social climate of China during this period, including the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion. Overall, Memoirs of William Milne is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions in China and the cultural exchange between the East and the West.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: William Milne,Robert Morrison
ISBN-10: 1120075106
ISBN-13: 9781120075109
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/27/2009
Pages: 244
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d