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The Sister Martyrs Of Ku Cheng: Memoir And Letters Of Eleanor And Elizabeth Saunders, Of Melbourne (1896)

The Sister Martyrs Of Ku Cheng: Memoir And Letters Of Eleanor And Elizabeth Saunders, Of Melbourne (1896)

Berry, Digby M.

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ISBN10: 1164098667
ISBN13: 9781164098669
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sister Martyrs of Ku Cheng is a memoir and collection of letters written by Eleanor and Elizabeth Saunders, two Australian sisters who became missionaries in China during the late 19th century. The book, published in 1896, was written by Digby M. Berry, a family friend and fellow missionary who compiled the sisters' writings after their deaths.The memoir provides a detailed account of the sisters' journey to China, their experiences as missionaries, and their ultimate martyrdom at the hands of Chinese rebels during the Boxer Rebellion. The letters included in the book offer a glimpse into the daily life of the sisters and their struggles to spread Christianity in a foreign land.The book sheds light on the challenges faced by Christian missionaries in China during this period, including cultural barriers, political unrest, and violence towards foreigners. It also highlights the bravery and dedication of individuals like the Saunders sisters, who risked their lives to share their faith with others.Overall, The Sister Martyrs of Ku Cheng is a poignant and inspiring account of two remarkable women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their beliefs. It is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the lives of Christian missionaries in China during a tumultuous period in the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a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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