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The Evolution Of A Missionary: A Biography Of John Hyde DeForest, For Thirty-Seven Years Missionary Of The American Board, In Japan (1914)

The Evolution Of A Missionary: A Biography Of John Hyde DeForest, For Thirty-Seven Years Missionary Of The American Board, In Japan (1914)

DeForest, Charlotte Burgis
Beach, Harlan P.

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ISBN10: 1437315518
ISBN13: 9781437315516
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Evolution of a Missionary is a biography of John Hyde DeForest, a missionary who served for thirty-seven years with the American Board in Japan. Written by Charlotte Burgis DeForest, the book details DeForest's life and work, from his upbringing in Connecticut to his travels and experiences in Japan. The book covers DeForest's early years as a student at Yale, his decision to become a missionary, and his journey to Japan, where he spent the majority of his career. Throughout the book, DeForest's dedication to his work and his deep faith are evident, as are the challenges he faced as a foreigner in a new culture. The author also provides insight into the broader historical and cultural context of DeForest's work, including the impact of the Meiji Restoration and the rise of Japanese nationalism. Overall, The Evolution of a Missionary provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and work of John Hyde DeForest, offering valuable insights into the history of American missionary work in Japan.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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