Publisher's Synopsis
Tipperary's Gift to China: Three Apostolic Lives, 1863-1898 is a book published by the Catholic Truth Society of Ireland in 1919. The book is a biographical account of three Irish Catholic missionaries who dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel in China during the late 19th century. The three missionaries were all from Tipperary, Ireland, and their stories are told in detail in this book.The first missionary, Fr. John Baptist Hogan, arrived in China in 1863 and spent the next 35 years working as a missionary in various parts of the country. He was known for his mastery of the Chinese language and his ability to connect with the local people. The second missionary, Fr. Edward Galvin, arrived in China in 1888 and founded the China Missionary Society, which was dedicated to training and sending Chinese priests to spread the gospel throughout the country. The third missionary, Fr. James Edward Walsh, arrived in China in 1894 and was known for his work in establishing hospitals and other medical facilities throughout the country.The book provides a detailed account of the lives of these three missionaries, including their early years in Ireland, their journeys to China, and their work as missionaries. It also provides insight into the challenges they faced, both in terms of the cultural differences between Ireland and China, and the political turmoil that was present in China during the late 19th century.Overall, Tipperary's Gift to China: Three Apostolic Lives, 1863-1898 is a fascinating account of the lives of three Irish Catholic missionaries who dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel in China. It provides a unique perspective on the history of Catholicism in China and the challenges faced by missionaries during this time period.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.
