History Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions (1842)

The History of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, written by Joseph Tracy in 1842, is a comprehensive account of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM), a Christian missionary organization that was founded in 1810. The book provides a detailed history of the organization, including its origins, its early years, and its growth and expansion throughout the 19th century.Tracy's book covers a wide range of topics related to the ABCFM, including its early efforts to establish missions in India, the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), and other parts of the world. He also discusses the organization's role in promoting education, medicine, and other forms of social and cultural development in the countries where it operated.Throughout the book, Tracy provides a wealth of information about the key figures involved in the ABCFM, including its founders and early leaders, as well as the many missionaries who served in the field. He also describes the challenges and obstacles that the organization faced over the years, including political opposition, cultural differences, and financial difficulties.Overall, the History of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions and the role of religion in American society during the 19th century. It provides a detailed and informative account of one of the most important missionary organizations of its time, and sheds light on the broader social, cultural, and political context in which it operated.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.