Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs Of The Reverend Walter M. Lowrie: Missionary To China (1850) is a book that tells the story of Walter Macon Lowrie, a missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in China. The book is a collection of Lowrie's personal memoirs, written by himself before his death, and edited and published by his son, John Cameron Lowrie.The book begins with a brief introduction to Lowrie's family history and his early life in Pennsylvania. It then goes on to detail his journey to China as a missionary in 1833, where he spent the next 16 years of his life. The book provides a vivid account of Lowrie's experiences in China, including his struggles to learn the Chinese language, his interactions with the local people, and his efforts to establish Christian churches and schools.Lowrie's memoirs also describe the political and social climate in China during his time there, including the Opium War and the Taiping Rebellion. He provides a unique perspective on these events, as he witnessed them firsthand and interacted with many of the key players involved.Throughout the book, Lowrie's deep faith and dedication to his mission are evident. He writes about the challenges he faced as a missionary, including illness, persecution, and cultural differences, but also about the many joys and rewards of his work.Memoirs Of The Reverend Walter M. Lowrie: Missionary To China (1850) is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the life of a Christian missionary in 19th century China. It is also a testament to the enduring power of faith and the human spirit.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.
