A Memoir of Mrs. Henrietta Shuck

""A Memoir Of Mrs. Henrietta Shuck: The First American Female Missionary To China"" is a biographical account of the life and work of Henrietta Shuck, the first American woman to serve as a missionary in China. Written by Jeremiah Bell Jeter and first published in 1849, this memoir provides a detailed and intimate portrait of Shuck's experiences as a pioneer in a foreign land.The book begins with a brief overview of Shuck's early life and upbringing in Virginia, before detailing her decision to become a missionary and her journey to China with her husband, Reverend John Lewis Shuck. Through personal letters and diary entries, Jeter chronicles the challenges and triumphs of the Shucks' work in China, including their efforts to establish a Christian community in the city of Guangzhou (then known as Canton).Jeter also provides insights into the cultural and political landscape of China during the mid-19th century, including the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the bravery and dedication of Henrietta Shuck, who faced numerous obstacles and hardships during her time in China, including illness, language barriers, and social ostracism.Overall, ""A Memoir Of Mrs. Henrietta Shuck"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering female missionary, as well as a valuable historical perspective on the early years of American-Chinese relations.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.