A Century Of Service, 1815-1915 (1915)

By John Bouve Clapp

Book Overview

A Century of Service, 1815-1915 is a historical book written by John Bouve Clapp in 1915. The book covers the hundred-year history of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) from its establishment in 1810 to 1910. The ABCFM was a Protestant missionary organization that aimed to spread Christianity and Western civilization to non-Christian countries around the world.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the early history of the ABCFM, including its founding, early missions to India and the Sandwich Islands (now Hawaii), and the controversy surrounding the mission to the Cherokee Nation. The second part covers the expansion of the ABCFM's missions to other parts of the world, including China, Japan, Turkey, and Africa. The third part covers the challenges faced by the ABCFM in the early 20th century, including the rise of nationalism in mission countries and the impact of World War I.Throughout the book, Clapp provides detailed accounts of the ABCFM's mission work, including the challenges faced by the missionaries, the successes and failures of their efforts, and the impact of their work on the people they served. He also discusses the role of the ABCFM in promoting education, medicine, and social reform in mission countries.Overall, A Century of Service, 1815-1915 provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the ABCFM and its impact on the spread of Christianity and Western civilization around the world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions or the impact of Western civilization on non-Christian countries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116451900X
• ISBN13: 9781164519003
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"