Thomas Birch Freeman: Missionary Pioneer To Ashanti, Dahomey And Egba (1893)

By John Milum

Book Overview

Thomas Birch Freeman: Missionary Pioneer To Ashanti, Dahomey And Egba (1893) is a historical account of the life and work of Thomas Birch Freeman, a British missionary who played a significant role in spreading Christianity in West Africa during the 19th century. Written by John Milum, the book details Freeman's travels and experiences in the Ashanti, Dahomey, and Egba regions of West Africa, where he established missions and worked to convert local populations to Christianity.The book provides a detailed look at Freeman's personal life, including his upbringing in England and his decision to become a missionary. It also explores the challenges he faced in his work, including cultural differences, language barriers, and the dangers posed by disease and violence in the region.Milum's account of Freeman's work in West Africa sheds light on the broader historical context of Christian missions in Africa during the 19th century, and offers insights into the complex relationship between European missionaries and African societies. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of African history, religious studies, and missionary work, as well as anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Africa.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: 1163891533
• ISBN13: 9781163891537
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"