The Martyr Of The Pongas: Being A Memoir Of The Rev. Hamble James Leacock, Leader Of The West Indian Mission To Western Africa

By Henry Caswall

Book Overview

The Martyr of the Pongas is a memoir written by Henry Caswall in 1857 about the life of Reverend Hamble James Leacock. Leacock was a leader of the West Indian Mission to Western Africa and his life story is one of dedication to spreading Christianity in Africa. The book is a detailed account of Leacock's life, from his early years in Barbados to his work in Africa. It covers his education, his ordination as a minister, and his missionary work in Sierra Leone and the Pongas region of Guinea. The book also includes descriptions of the African people and their customs, as well as Leacock's efforts to establish missions and schools in the region. The title of the book refers to Leacock's death at the hands of local tribesmen in the Pongas region. The Martyr of the Pongas is an important historical document that sheds light on the early days of Christian missions in Africa and the challenges faced by those who sought to spread their faith in a foreign land.This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: 1164183869
• ISBN13: 9781164183860
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"