Autobiography Of William G. Schauffler: For Forty-Nine Years A Missionary In The Orient (1887)

By William Gottlieb Schauffler

Book Overview

The Autobiography of William G. Schauffler is a memoir written by William Gottlieb Schauffler, a missionary who spent forty-nine years in the Orient. The book was originally published in 1887 and provides a detailed account of Schauffler's life and work as a missionary in Asia.The book covers Schauffler's early life in Germany, his journey to America, and his decision to become a missionary. It then goes on to describe his travels and work in China, Japan, and Turkey, where he spent the majority of his career.Throughout the book, Schauffler provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and rewards of missionary work in the 19th century. He describes the cultural differences he encountered, the difficulties of learning new languages, and the dangers he faced in some of the more remote regions of Asia.Despite the many challenges he faced, Schauffler remained committed to his work and was able to make a significant impact in the communities he served. He established schools, translated religious texts into local languages, and worked to improve the lives of those around him.Overall, the Autobiography of William G. Schauffler is a compelling and inspiring account of one man's lifelong dedication to missionary work in the Orient. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the challenges and rewards of this important work, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions in Asia.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: 1165273624
• ISBN13: 9781165273621
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"