Chinese Heroes: Being A Record Of Persecutions Endured By Native Christians In The Boxer Uprising (1902)

By Isaac Taylor Headland

Book Overview

Chinese Heroes is a historical account of the Boxer Uprising, a violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian movement that took place in China between 1899 and 1901. The book is written by Isaac Taylor Headland, an American missionary who witnessed the events firsthand and recorded the stories of Chinese Christians who suffered persecution and martyrdom during the uprising.The book begins with an introduction to the Boxer movement and its origins, as well as the political and social context in which it emerged. Headland then presents a series of narratives that detail the experiences of Chinese Christians who were targeted by the Boxers for their faith. These stories include accounts of torture, imprisonment, and execution, as well as acts of bravery and heroism on the part of the persecuted Christians.Throughout the book, Headland emphasizes the resilience and faith of the Chinese Christians, who remained steadfast in their beliefs despite the brutal persecution they endured. He also highlights the role of foreign missionaries in supporting and advocating for the Chinese Christians, as well as the efforts of Chinese government officials who worked to protect them.Chinese Heroes provides a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Chinese history, and sheds light on the experiences of a group of people whose voices have often been overlooked in historical accounts. It is a powerful testament to the endurance of the human spirit in the face of adversity and persecution.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: 1165378779
• ISBN13: 9781165378777
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"