Reminiscences Of Medical Missionary Work (1895)

By William Burns Thomson and Thomson William Burns

Book Overview

Reminiscences Of Medical Missionary Work (1895) is a book written by W. Burns Thomson, a medical missionary who spent many years working in China. The book is a collection of his personal experiences and observations during his time in China, where he provided medical care to the local population and worked to spread the Christian faith. Throughout the book, Thomson describes the challenges he faced as a medical missionary, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the lack of resources available to him. He also shares stories of the people he encountered, including patients who were cured of illnesses and individuals who converted to Christianity as a result of his work. In addition to his medical work, Thomson also provides insights into the social and political climate of China during the late 19th century, including the Boxer Rebellion and the Opium Wars. He also discusses the role of the Christian church in China and the challenges it faced in spreading its message to the local population. Overall, Reminiscences Of Medical Missionary Work (1895) offers a unique perspective on the intersection of medicine, religion, and culture in China during the late 19th century. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, missionary work, or Chinese culture.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: 1164021982
• ISBN13: 9781164021988
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"