Memoirs Of The Reverend Walter M. Lowrie Missionary To China (1850)

Memoirs of the Reverend Walter M. Lowrie: Missionary to China is a book written by Walter Macon Lowrie and published in 1850. The book is a personal account of Lowrie's experiences as a missionary in China during the mid-19th century. Lowrie was a Presbyterian minister who traveled to China in 1833 as part of a missionary effort to spread Christianity in the country. The book details his journey from his initial arrival in China to his work in various regions of the country, including Canton, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Throughout his time in China, Lowrie faced many challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, and political turmoil. He also witnessed the effects of the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion, which had a significant impact on the country and its people. The book provides a unique perspective on the history and culture of China during this time period, as well as the challenges and successes of missionary work in a foreign land. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Christianity in China and the experiences of early American missionaries.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.