The Missionary History Of Sierra Leone (1874) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437389685)

The Missionary History of Sierra Leone is a book written by Henry Seddall in 1874. It is a detailed account of the history of missionary work in Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first missionaries in the late 18th century to the mid-19th century.Seddall provides an overview of the various missionary societies that operated in Sierra Leone, including the Church Missionary Society, the Wesleyan Missionary Society, and the Baptist Missionary Society. He describes the challenges that these missionaries faced, including disease, language barriers, and cultural differences.The book also examines the impact of missionary work on the people of Sierra Leone. Seddall discusses the role of missionaries in the abolition of the slave trade and the establishment of schools and churches in the country. He also highlights the contributions of African converts to the missionary movement.Overall, The Missionary History of Sierra Leone is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Africa and the role of missionaries in colonial Africa. It provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and achievements of the early missionary movement in Sierra Leone.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 Seddall
ISBN-10: 1437389686
ISBN-13: 9781437389685
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 260
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d