""Mary Slessor of Calabar: Pioneer Missionary"" is a biography written by W.P. Livingstone about the life and work of Mary Slessor, a Scottish woman who dedicated her life to missionary work in Calabar, Nigeria during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book chronicles Slessor's early life in Scotland, her journey to Calabar, and her tireless efforts to help the people of the region, including advocating for women's rights and fighting against the practice of human sacrifice. The author provides insight into Slessor ...
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""Mary Slessor of Calabar: Pioneer Missionary"" is a biography written by W.P. Livingstone about the life and work of Mary Slessor, a Scottish woman who dedicated her life to missionary work in Calabar, Nigeria during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book chronicles Slessor's early life in Scotland, her journey to Calabar, and her tireless efforts to help the people of the region, including advocating for women's rights and fighting against the practice of human sacrifice. The author provides insight into Slessor's personal life, including her struggles with illness and loneliness, as well as her unwavering commitment to her faith and her mission. The book offers a detailed and inspiring account of Slessor's remarkable life and legacy, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions or the role of women in the church.The belief in witchcraft dominated the lives of the people like a dark shadow more menacing than the shadow of death. Taking advantage of their superstition and fear the witch-doctors--some of the cunningest rogues the world has produced--held them in abject bondage, and Mary was constantly at battle with the results of their handiwork.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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