Biography Of Elder Lott Cary, Late Missionary To Africa (1837)

By James Barnett Taylor and John H.B. Latrobe

Book Overview

The book ""Biography Of Elder Lott Cary, Late Missionary To Africa"" by James Barnett Taylor, published in 1837, is a detailed account of the life and work of Lott Cary, an African American missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in Africa. The book begins with a brief introduction to Cary's childhood and early life as a slave in Virginia, and then moves on to his conversion to Christianity and his eventual decision to become a missionary.The author describes Cary's journey to Liberia, where he established the first Baptist church in the country and worked tirelessly to spread the gospel among the local people. The book also covers Cary's efforts to promote education and literacy in Africa, as well as his involvement in the abolitionist movement in the United States.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes Cary's deep faith and commitment to his mission, as well as his courage and perseverance in the face of numerous challenges and setbacks. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the early years of African American missionary work in Africa, as well as the broader social and political context of the time.This scarce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: 1437481612
• ISBN13: 9781437481617
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"