Memoir Of Bishop Mackenzie (1865)

By Harvey Goodwin

Book Overview

Memoir of Bishop Mackenzie (1865) is a biographical account of the life and work of Charles Frederick Mackenzie, the first Bishop of Central Africa. Written by Harvey Goodwin, a close friend and colleague of Mackenzie, the book provides a detailed and personal perspective on the bishop's early life, his missionary work in Africa, and his legacy.The book begins with a brief overview of Mackenzie's childhood and education, before delving into his missionary work in Africa. Mackenzie arrived in Cape Town in 1855, where he began his work as a missionary in the Bechuanaland region. He soon became known for his dedication to the local people, and his efforts to establish a Christian mission in the area.The book then follows Mackenzie's journey as he travels further into Africa, eventually reaching Lake Nyasa (now Lake Malawi) in 1861. Here, he established a mission station and began to work with the local people, learning their language and customs in order to better understand and serve them.Throughout the book, Goodwin provides a detailed account of Mackenzie's struggles and successes as a missionary, as well as his personal life and relationships. He describes the challenges that Mackenzie faced in establishing a mission in a remote and unfamiliar land, as well as the difficulties of communicating with people who spoke a different language and had different cultural beliefs.Overall, Memoir of Bishop Mackenzie (1865) is a fascinating and insightful account of the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of African missions. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of missionary work, as well as the personal and spiritual journey of one man who dedicated his life to serving others.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: 1120002214
• ISBN13: 9781120002211
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"