The Apostle Of Burma: A Missionary Epic In Commemoration Of The Centennial Of The Birth Of Adoniram Judson (1889)

By William Carey Richards

Book Overview

""The Apostle of Burma"" is a historical book written by William C. Richards, originally published in 1889. The book is a tribute to Adoniram Judson, a famous American missionary who spent most of his life in Burma (now known as Myanmar) during the early 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a different aspect of Judson's life and work in Burma. The author describes Judson's early life, his conversion to Christianity, and his decision to become a missionary. The book also covers Judson's travels to Burma, his struggles to learn the Burmese language, and his efforts to spread Christianity to the Burmese people. The book also delves into Judson's personal life, including his marriage to fellow missionary Ann Hasseltine and their tragic losses of children. The book concludes with an account of Judson's death and his lasting impact on the people of Burma. Overall, ""The Apostle of Burma"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions or the life of Adoniram Judson.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: 1163966355
• ISBN13: 9781163966358
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"