The Measure Of A Man: The Life Of William Ambrose Shedd, Missionary To Persia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548188057)

""The Measure of a Man: The Life of William Ambrose Shedd, Missionary to Persia"" is a biography written by Mary Lewis Shedd about her grandfather, William Ambrose Shedd. The book tells the story of Shedd's life as a missionary in Persia (now Iran) during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book begins with Shedd's childhood in rural Pennsylvania and his decision to become a missionary. It then follows his journey to Persia, where he spent over 40 years working to spread Christianity and improve the lives of the local people. Throughout the book, the author provides insights into Shedd's personal life, including his marriage to fellow missionary Mary Louise Van Allen and the challenges they faced raising their children in a foreign country. The book also explores Shedd's work as a translator and his efforts to establish schools, hospitals, and other institutions in Persia.Overall, ""The Measure of a Man"" is a detailed and heartfelt tribute to William Ambrose Shedd, a man who dedicated his life to serving others and making a difference in the world. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions or the cultural and political landscape of Persia during the early 20th 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: Mary Lewis Shedd
ISBN-10: 054818805X
ISBN-13: 9780548188057
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 278
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d