Memoir Of The Reverend John Whittle Appleyard, Wesleyan Missionary In South Africa (1881)

By Thornley Smith

Book Overview

Memoir Of The Reverend John Whittle Appleyard, Wesleyan Missionary In South Africa (1881) is a book written by Smith Thornley that tells the story of John Whittle Appleyard, a Wesleyan missionary who worked in South Africa during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Appleyard's life and work, including his early years in England, his decision to become a missionary, and his experiences in South Africa.The book covers a wide range of topics related to Appleyard's life and work, including his efforts to spread the Christian faith among the indigenous people of South Africa, his involvement in the anti-slavery movement, and his efforts to promote education and literacy in the region. It also includes descriptions of Appleyard's interactions with other missionaries, government officials, and local leaders, providing a unique perspective on the social and political landscape of South Africa during this period.Overall, Memoir Of The Reverend John Whittle Appleyard, Wesleyan Missionary In South Africa (1881) is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the life and work of an important figure in the history of South Africa and the Wesleyan missionary movement. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, colonialism, and social change in Africa.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: 1437061656
• ISBN13: 9781437061659
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"