Arthur Douglas, Missionary On Lake Nyasa: The Story Of His Life (1912)

By B.W. Randolph and Arthur Jeffreys Douglas

Book Overview

Arthur Douglas, Missionary On Lake Nyasa: The Story Of His Life (1912) is a biographical account of the life of Arthur Jeffreys Douglas, a British missionary who lived and worked in Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book chronicles Douglas' upbringing in England, his decision to become a missionary, and his journey to Africa, where he spent more than 30 years working with the people of the Lake Nyasa region.Throughout the book, readers are given a glimpse into the daily life of a missionary in Africa during this time period. Douglas' experiences and challenges are detailed, including his struggles to learn the local language and customs, his efforts to establish schools and churches, and his interactions with the local people, both positive and negative.The book also provides insight into the political and social climate of Africa at the time, including the impact of European colonization and the tensions between different ethnic and religious groups. Douglas' role as a mediator and peacemaker in these situations is highlighted, as well as his dedication to improving the lives of the people he served.Overall, Arthur Douglas, Missionary On Lake Nyasa: The Story Of His Life is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's mission to make a difference in the world, and the challenges and triumphs he experienced along the way.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: 1164194054
• ISBN13: 9781164194057
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"