History of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

By Joseph Tracy

Book Overview

""History Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions"" is a book written by Joseph Tracy and originally published in 1842. The book provides a comprehensive account of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, which was founded in 1810 and was one of the first Protestant missionary organizations in the United States. The book covers the early history of the organization, including its founding, its early missionary efforts in India, the establishment of missions in other parts of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, and its involvement in education and social reform. It also discusses the challenges that the organization faced, including opposition from other religious groups and the difficulty of working in foreign cultures.Throughout the book, Tracy emphasizes the importance of missionary work in spreading Christianity and promoting American values around the world. He also provides detailed accounts of the lives and work of many of the missionaries who served under the American Board, highlighting their dedication and sacrifice in the face of adversity.Overall, ""History Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the early history of American Protestant missionary work and its impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a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: 1120294800
• ISBN13: 9781120294807
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"