{"product_id":"robert-morrison-william-john-townsend-9781436583176","title":"Robert Morrison: The Pioneer Of Chinese Missions (1890)","description":"\"\"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. Morrison arrived in China in 1807 and spent the next 27 years working tirelessly to spread Christianity and translate the Bible into Chinese. The book details Morrison's early life in England, his decision to become a missionary, and his journey to China. It also covers his struggles to learn the Chinese language and navigate the complex political and cultural landscape of China. Despite these challenges, Morrison was able to establish a successful mission in China and make significant progress in spreading Christianity. The book also explores Morrison's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Morton, a fellow missionary, and their children. It delves into his relationships with other missionaries and Chinese officials, as well as his impact on the development of Chinese literature and language. Overall, \"\"Robert Morrison: The Pioneer of Chinese Missions\"\" provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of Christian missions in China. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions, the development of the Chinese language, or the cultural exchange between China 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William John Townsend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1436583179\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781436583176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"William John Townsend","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48439110238463,"sku":"9781436583176","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a5dcff5a-3ee9-43c9-8dde-0c84cf5ccd45.jpg?v=1777175495","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/robert-morrison-william-john-townsend-9781436583176","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}