Phil Derry: The Western Boy Who Became A Missionary (1875)

By Emily Hartley

Book Overview

""Phil Derry: The Western Boy Who Became A Missionary"" is a historical novel written by Emily Hartley in 1875. The book tells the story of Phil Derry, a young boy who grew up in the American West during the mid-19th century. Despite his rough and tumble upbringing, Phil is a devout Christian who feels called to become a missionary.The novel follows Phil's journey as he leaves his home in the West and travels to the East Coast to attend seminary school. There, he meets other young men who share his passion for spreading the Gospel and together they embark on a mission to Africa.The book explores the challenges and obstacles that Phil and his fellow missionaries face as they attempt to evangelize in a foreign land. They must navigate cultural differences, language barriers, and even physical danger as they work to bring Christianity to the people of Africa.Throughout the novel, Phil's faith is tested and strengthened as he learns to rely on God in the face of adversity. The book also touches on themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of faith to overcome even the most daunting challenges.Overall, ""Phil Derry: The Western Boy Who Became A Missionary"" is a compelling historical novel that offers insight into the life of a young man who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel and 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: 1164192825
• ISBN13: 9781164192824
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"