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The Life Of George Grenfell: Congo Missionary And Explorer (1909)

The Life Of George Grenfell: Congo Missionary And Explorer (1909)

Hawker, George

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ISBN10: 1164207431
ISBN13: 9781164207436
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 688
Weight: 1.99
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of George Grenfell: Congo Missionary and Explorer is a biographical account of the life and work of George Grenfell, a British missionary and explorer who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity and exploring the Congo region of Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book was written by George Hawker and originally published in 1909.The book covers Grenfell's early life and education, his decision to become a missionary, and his travels to the Congo where he established mission stations and worked to convert local people to Christianity. Grenfell's explorations of the Congo River and its tributaries are also detailed, including his encounters with native tribes and his efforts to map the region.The book also covers Grenfell's involvement in the fight against the slave trade in the Congo, his efforts to establish trade routes and develop the region's economy, and his advocacy for the rights of the Congolese people.Overall, The Life of George Grenfell provides a detailed and inspiring account of the life of a remarkable individual who devoted his life to serving others and making a difference in the world.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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