Life Of James Henderson: Medical Missionary In China (1873) - Paperback

The book ""Life of James Henderson: Medical Missionary in China"" is a biographical account of the life and work of James Henderson, a medical missionary who served in China during the mid-19th century. The book was written by Henderson himself and was originally published in 1873.The book provides a detailed account of Henderson's life, from his childhood in Scotland to his decision to become a medical missionary and his subsequent journey to China. It describes his experiences working in a hospital in Shanghai, where he treated both Chinese and Western patients, and his efforts to spread Christianity and promote Western medicine in China.The book also provides insights into the political and social conditions in China during the time, including the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion, and the challenges faced by Western missionaries in their efforts to evangelize the Chinese people.Overall, ""Life of James Henderson: Medical Missionary in China"" is a fascinating account of the life and work of a pioneering medical missionary, and provides valuable insights into the history of Western medicine and Christianity in China.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.