The Story Of The American Board: An Account Of The First Hundred Years Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions (1910)

By William E. Strong

Book Overview

The Story Of The American Board is a historical account of the first hundred years of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, written by William Ellsworth Strong in 1910. The book traces the origins of the American Board, which was founded in 1810, and its early efforts to establish Christian missions in foreign lands. The author provides a detailed chronicle of the Board's activities, including its missions to Hawaii, India, China, Turkey, and other parts of the world. He also highlights the challenges and obstacles faced by the Board's missionaries, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and political upheaval. The book includes numerous anecdotes and personal accounts of the missionaries, as well as descriptions of their interactions with local populations. The Story Of The American Board is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American foreign missions and the role of religion in international relations.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: 1167242890
• ISBN13: 9781167242892
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 614 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"