Publisher's Synopsis
Eighteen Years In Uganda And East Africa is a book written by Alfred R. Tucker and published in 1911. The book is an autobiographical account of Tucker's experiences during his eighteen-year tenure as a Christian missionary in Uganda and East Africa. Tucker arrived in Uganda in 1890 and was part of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) mission to spread Christianity in the region. The book is divided into chapters that chronologically detail Tucker's experiences in East Africa, from his initial arrival in Uganda to his departure in 1908. Tucker describes the challenges he faced as a missionary, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the hostility of some locals towards Christianity. He also provides insights into the social and political climate of the region during his time there, including the influence of Arab traders and the impact of British colonialism.Throughout the book, Tucker emphasizes the importance of education and healthcare in his mission work. He describes the establishment of schools and hospitals in the region and the positive impact they had on the local communities. Tucker also discusses the role of women in his mission work, including the establishment of a women's training college.Overall, Eighteen Years In Uganda And East Africa provides a detailed and personal account of the experiences of a Christian missionary in East Africa during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The book offers insights into the challenges and successes of mission work in the region and provides a valuable historical perspective on the impact of Christianity and colonialism in East 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.
