China And Formosa: The Story Of A Successful Mission (1898)

By James Johnstoun

Book Overview

China and Formosa: The Story of a Successful Mission is a historical book written by James Johnston and published in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of Johnston's mission to China and Formosa (Taiwan) as a missionary for the Presbyterian Church. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Johnston's experiences in China, where he spent several years working with the Chinese people and learning about their culture and customs. He describes the challenges he faced as a foreigner trying to adapt to a new environment, as well as the successes he had in spreading the Christian faith.The second part of the book is dedicated to Johnston's mission in Formosa, where he worked to establish a Presbyterian church and school. He describes the difficulties he encountered in navigating the complex political and social landscape of the island, as well as the support he received from local officials and the Taiwanese people.Throughout the book, Johnston provides insights into the history, geography, and culture of China and Formosa, as well as his own personal reflections on his experiences as a missionary. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the role of missionaries in shaping the cultural and religious landscape of East Asia in the late 19th century.With Many Illustrations Prepared For This Work And Four Maps.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: 1165384558
• ISBN13: 9781165384556
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"