Three Visits to Madagascar During the Years 1853 to 1856

By Reverend William Ellis

Book Overview

""Three Visits to Madagascar During the Years 1853 to 1856"" is a book written by Reverend William Ellis. The book is a detailed account of the author's three visits to Madagascar, which took place between 1853 and 1856. The author was a Christian missionary who went to Madagascar to spread the word of God and convert the people to Christianity.The book provides a fascinating insight into the culture, customs, and traditions of the Malagasy people. The author describes the landscape, the people, and their way of life in great detail. He also provides an account of the political situation in Madagascar at the time, including the conflict between the Malagasy monarchy and the French colonial authorities.The book is divided into three parts, one for each of the author's visits to Madagascar. In each part, the author describes his experiences and observations, including his interactions with the Malagasy people, the challenges he faced as a missionary, and the progress he made in spreading Christianity.Overall, ""Three Visits to Madagascar During the Years 1853 to 1856"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the history and culture of Madagascar during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Madagascar, Christian missions, or colonialism in Africa.Including a Journey to the Capital; with Notices of the Natural History of the Country and of the Present Civilization of the People. Illustrated by Woodcuts from Photographs.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: 1417976667
• ISBN13: 9781417976669
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"