The Life Of Robert Laws Of Livingstonia: A Narrative Of Missionary Adventure And Achievement

By W.P. Livingstone and William Pringle Livingstone

Book Overview

""The Life of Robert Laws of Livingstonia"" is a biographical account of the remarkable life of Robert Laws, a Scottish missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity and improving the lives of the people of Malawi. The book is written by W.P. Livingstone, who himself spent many years in Africa as a missionary. The narrative takes the reader on a journey through Laws' life, from his early years in Scotland to his arrival in Africa in 1875. The book explores his tireless efforts to establish the Livingstonia Mission in Malawi, which would become a hub for education, healthcare, and social reform in the region. Throughout the book, Livingstone paints a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs that Laws faced as a missionary in Africa. He recounts Laws' encounters with hostile tribes, his struggles to establish schools and hospitals, and his efforts to combat the slave trade. The book also delves into Laws' personal life, including his marriage to fellow missionary Isobel Bruce and their shared commitment to their work in Africa. Overall, ""The Life of Robert Laws of Livingstonia"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's dedication to improving the lives of others, and the impact that his work had on an entire region.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: 1162986522
• ISBN13: 9781162986524
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"