Memoirs Of Simeon Wilhelm: A Native Of The Susoo Country, West Africa (1819)

By Edward Bickersteth

Book Overview

Memoirs of Simeon Wilhelm is a book written by Edward Bickersteth in 1819. The book is a memoir of Simeon Wilhelm, a native of the Susoo country in West Africa. Wilhelm was taken captive by slave traders at a young age and was sold into slavery. He was eventually freed and became a Christian missionary. The book details Wilhelm's life, his experiences as a slave, his conversion to Christianity, and his work as a missionary. It also provides a glimpse into the culture and customs of the Susoo people. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the slave trade and the impact of Christianity on African societies.Who Died At The House Of The Church Missionary Society, London, August 29, 1817, Aged Seventeen Years.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: 1165471779
• ISBN13: 9781165471775
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"