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Forty Years in South China: The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D.

1894

John Gerardus Fagg

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Forty Years in South China: The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D.

John Gerardus Fagg

1894

Biographies, History - Modern (1750+), History - Religious, Religion/Spirituality

Published in 1894, 'Forty Years in South China' by John Gerardus Fagg chronicles the life and missionary work of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, who dedicated over forty years to evangelizing in South China, particularly in Amoy. The book provides insight into Talmage's background, the challenges he faced, and the cultural dynamics of the region, including issues like ancestral worship and infanticide. It features an introduction by Rev. T. De Witt Talmage, highlighting the impact of Talmage's faith and commitment to his mission. This historical account reflects the complexities of missionary work in a culturally rich yet spiritually needy area.

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