Life And Letters Of Mary C. Greenleaf

Life And Letters Of Mary C. Greenleaf

Mary Coombs Greenleaf

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120636935
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The Life and Letters of Mary C. Greenleaf: Missionary to the Chickasaw Indians is a book written by Mary Coombs Greenleaf in 1858. The book tells the story of Mary’s life as a missionary to the Chickasaw Indians in the mid-19th century. Mary’s journey began when she left her home in Massachusetts to become a teacher in the Indian Territory. She soon became interested in missionary work and began working with the Chickasaw Indians. The book is a collection of Mary’s letters to her family and friends, which provide a detailed account of her experiences as a missionary. Mary’s letters describe the challenges she faced in her work, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the harsh living conditions in the Indian Territory. She also writes about the successes she had in her work, including the conversion of many Chickasaw Indians to Christianity.The book also includes a biography of Mary’s life, written by her husband after her death. The biography provides additional insight into Mary’s character and her dedication to her work as a missionary. Overall, The Life and Letters of Mary C. Greenleaf: Missionary to the Chickasaw Indians is a fascinating account of the life of a pioneering missionary in the mid-19th century. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of missionary work during this time period and offers valuable insight into the history of the Chickasaw Indians and their interactions with American settlers.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.

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