William Scott Ament: Missionary Of The American Board To China (1911)

By Henry Dwight Porter

Book Overview

William Scott Ament: Missionary Of The American Board To China is a biography written by Henry Dwight Porter and published in 1911. The book tells the story of William Scott Ament, a Protestant missionary who served in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ament was a member of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions and worked to spread Christianity and Western ideals throughout China. The book chronicles Ament's life from his early years in Massachusetts to his arrival in China in 1877. It details his work as a missionary in various parts of the country, including his efforts to establish schools and churches, and his involvement in the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. The book also explores Ament's personal life, including his marriage to fellow missionary Lucy Jane Peckham and his relationships with Chinese officials and other missionaries. It provides a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of missionary work in China during a time of great political and social upheaval. Overall, William Scott Ament: Missionary Of The American Board To China is a fascinating account of one man's dedication to his faith and his mission to bring Western ideas to China. It offers insight into the complexities of cross-cultural exchange and the role of religion in shaping global history.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: 1166325431
• ISBN13: 9781166325435
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"