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 played a significant role in the history of Christian missionary work. The author highlights the achievements and sacrifices of these women who left their homes and families to spread the gospel in different parts of the world. The book features stories of women from various backgrounds, including Mary Moffat, the wife of David Livingstone, who worked in South Africa, and Ann Hasseltine Judson, who traveled to Burma with her husband Adoniram Judson. Other notable women featured in the book include Harriet Newell, Sarah B. Judson, and Fanny Crosby. The author provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by these women, including the dangers of traveling to new and unfamiliar territories, the difficulties of learning new languages, and the cultural barriers they had to overcome. The book also highlights the impact these women had on the communities they served, including the establishment of schools, hospitals, and churches. Overall, Heroines of Missionary Enterprise is a tribute to the courage and dedication of women who played a vital role in the spread of Christianity around the world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missionary work and the role of women in this important endeavor.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.
