Publisher's Synopsis
Heroines of Missionary Enterprise is a book written by James Gardner and published in 1863. The book is a collection of biographies of women who dedicated their lives to missionary work in various parts of the world. The author highlights the achievements and sacrifices of these women who, despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, remained committed to their cause. The book covers the stories of women from different backgrounds and nationalities, including Mary Moffat, who worked alongside her husband in South Africa, and Sarah Judson, who accompanied her husband to Burma. Other notable figures include Ann Hasseltine Judson, who was the first American woman to become a foreign missionary, and Mary Slessor, who worked in Nigeria and was known for her efforts to promote women's rights. The author provides a detailed account of the lives of these women, including their childhood, education, and early experiences that led them to pursue missionary work. He also describes the challenges they faced, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and health issues. Despite these difficulties, the women remained steadfast in their commitment to spreading the gospel and improving the lives of those they served. Overall, Heroines of Missionary Enterprise is a compelling and inspiring book that highlights the contributions of women to the field of missionary work. It provides a glimpse into the lives of these remarkable women and their impact on the communities they served.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.