An Unknown People In An Unknown Land (1911) - Grubb Wilfrid Barbrooke

An Unknown People In An Unknown Land is a book written by Wilfrid Barbrooke Grubb and published in 1911. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences as a Christian missionary in the Sudan, where he lived and worked among the Nuer people, a tribe that was largely unknown to the outside world at the time. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the author's journey to the Sudan and his initial encounters with the Nuer people. Grubb provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, climate, and wildlife of the region, as well as his interactions with the Nuer people and their way of life. He also discusses the challenges he faced as a missionary, including language barriers and cultural differences.The second part of the book focuses on Grubb's efforts to spread Christianity among the Nuer people. He describes his methods of evangelism, including preaching, teaching, and providing medical care. He also discusses the impact of Christianity on the Nuer people, including the ways in which it changed their beliefs, practices, and social structures.Throughout the book, Grubb emphasizes the importance of respecting and understanding the Nuer people and their culture. He discusses the ways in which his own beliefs and assumptions were challenged by his experiences in the Sudan, and how he came to appreciate the richness and complexity of Nuer culture.Overall, An Unknown People In An Unknown Land is a fascinating and insightful account of one man's experiences as a missionary in a remote and unfamiliar part of the world. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of cross-cultural communication and understanding, and offers valuable insights into the history and culture of the Nuer people.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: 9781120153043