Memorials Of Missionary Labors In Western Africa, The West Indies And At Cape Of Good Hope - William Moister

""Memorials of Missionary Labors in Western Africa, the West Indies and at Cape of Good Hope"" is a book written by William Moister, a British missionary who spent several years working in Africa, the West Indies, and South Africa. The book is a collection of Moister's personal experiences, observations, and reflections on his missionary work in these regions. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different region. The first part covers Moister's time in Western Africa, where he worked as a missionary among the indigenous people. He describes the challenges he faced in trying to spread Christianity in a region that was deeply rooted in traditional beliefs and customs. He also discusses the political and social climate of the region, including the impact of the slave trade.The second part of the book focuses on Moister's work in the West Indies, where he worked among the enslaved population. He discusses the harsh conditions that the enslaved people lived under and the efforts he and his fellow missionaries made to improve their lives. He also describes the impact of the abolition of slavery on the region.The final part of the book covers Moister's work at the Cape of Good Hope, where he worked among the indigenous people of South Africa. He discusses the cultural and linguistic barriers he faced and the efforts he made to learn the local languages and customs. He also describes the impact of colonialism on the region and the tensions between the European settlers and the indigenous population.Overall, ""Memorials of Missionary Labors in Western Africa, the West Indies and at Cape of Good Hope"" provides a unique perspective on the history of missionary work in these regions and the challenges faced by those who sought to spread Christianity and improve the lives of the people they worked with.""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.

EAN: 9781432522858