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by Islay Burns (Author)
Memoir of William C. Burns: Missionary to China from the English Presbyterian Church (1873) is a book written by Islay Burns, the brother of William C. Burns, a Scottish missionary who spent most of his life spreading the gospel in China. The book is a detailed account of William's life, from his childhood in Scotland to his journey to China as a missionary in the 19th century. The book provides insights into William's personal life, his struggles, his accomplishments, and his unwavering faith in God. It also sheds light on the social and political conditions of China during that time, including the Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, and the Boxer Rebellion. The memoir is written in a narrative style, with Islay Burns recounting the events of his brother's life in a chronological order. He also includes letters and diary entries written by William, which provide a first-hand account of his experiences in China. Overall, Memoir of William C. Burns: Missionary to China from the English Presbyterian Church (1873) is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in China, the life of a missionary, or the social and political conditions of 19th century China.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.
