Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Life Of William Carey,: Shoemaker & Missionary

The Life Of William Carey,: Shoemaker & Missionary

Smith, George

Paperback

General Parenting

Publisher Price: $21.99

ISBN10: 9375553906
ISBN13: 9789375553908
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.69 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The life of William Carey: Shoemaker & missionary traces the development of an individual whose determination and curiosity carried him far beyond the confines of his early trade. The opening presents a figure raised in modest circumstances, shaped by constant learning and a growing sense of spiritual purpose. His work as a shoemaker becomes a backdrop for broader intellectual exploration as he studies languages, history, and religious ideas with increasing intensity. These early pursuits gradually form the foundation for a calling that leads him toward distant lands, where he hopes to unite faith with practical service. The narrative highlights the obstacles he faces within his community, where social class and limited expectations create resistance to his ambitions. Yet his persistence and commitment to education strengthen his resolve. As he encounters like-minded thinkers and engages more deeply with religious study, the path toward missionary work becomes unmistakable. The book's beginning emphasizes how dedication, curiosity, and moral conviction set the stage for a life that would influence education, translation, and cultural exchange on a far-reaching scale.

Also from

Smith, George

View All

Also in

General Parenting

View All