Publisher's Synopsis
""History Of The Origin, Development And Condition Of Missions Among The Sherbro And Mendi Tribes, In Western Africa"" is a historical account written by Daniel Kumler Flickinger in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the origins, growth, and current state of Christian missionary work among the Sherbro and Mendi tribes in Western Africa. Flickinger, who was a missionary himself, draws on his own experiences and observations, as well as on the accounts of other missionaries and historical documents, to present a detailed narrative of the challenges and successes of missionary work in this region. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the cultural and religious background of the Sherbro and Mendi people, the initial efforts to establish Christian missions among them, the difficulties faced by missionaries in terms of language, climate, and disease, the impact of the missions on the local population, and the future prospects for the continuation of this work. Overall, ""History Of The Origin, Development And Condition Of Missions Among The Sherbro And Mendi Tribes, In Western Africa"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions in Africa, as well as for those interested in the cultural and social history of the Sherbro and Mendi people.Also Contains Ethiopia, Or Thirty Years Of Missionary Life In Western Africa.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.
