China And The Missions At Amoy: With Notice Of The Opium Trade (1855)

By George Freeland Barbour

Book Overview

""China And The Missions At Amoy: With Notice Of The Opium Trade"" is a historical non-fiction book written by George Freeland Barbour in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences as a missionary in China, particularly in the city of Amoy. It also sheds light on the controversial opium trade that was prevalent during that time.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the author's journey to China and his initial experiences as a missionary. He talks about the challenges he faced in understanding the Chinese language and culture, as well as the difficulties in spreading Christianity in a country that was deeply rooted in its own traditions and beliefs.The second part of the book focuses on the opium trade, which was a major issue in China during the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the trade and its impact on the Chinese people, as well as the efforts made by the British government to legalize the trade. He also discusses the role of the Christian missionaries in opposing the trade and advocating for its abolition.Overall, ""China And The Missions At Amoy: With Notice Of The Opium Trade"" is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the challenges faced by Christian missionaries in China during the 19th century. It also sheds light on the complex political and economic issues that shaped China's relationship with the West during that 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: 1165370883
• ISBN13: 9781165370887
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"