The Black-Bearded Barbarian: The Life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa
1912
The Black-Bearded Barbarian: The Life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa
1912
Biographies, History - Religious
The Black-Bearded Barbarian: The Life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa, published in 1912 by Mary Esther Miller MacGregor, is a biography of Canadian missionary George Leslie Mackay, who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in Taiwan. The book chronicles Mackay's journey from his ambitious childhood to his challenges and triumphs as a missionary in Formosa. It highlights themes of bravery and determination, illustrating the complexities of missionary work in foreign lands during the late 19th century.
