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Life And Letters Of Joseph Hardy Neesima (1894)

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The book ""Life and Letters of Joseph Hardy Neesima"" is a biographical account of the life of Joseph Hardy Neesima, written by Arthur Sherburne Hardy and published in 1894. Neesima was a Japanese educator and Christian missionary who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji period. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed account of Neesima's life, beginning with his childhood in rural Japan and his early education in traditional Japanese schools. It goes on to describe his conversion to Christianity and his decision to travel to the United States to further his education. The book documents his experiences studying at Amherst College and Andover Theological Seminary, as well as his work as a missionary in Japan and the establishment of the Doshisha University in Kyoto.The second part of the book consists of Neesima's personal letters, which provide insight into his thoughts, feelings, and experiences during his life. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including his struggles with illness, his relationships with family and friends, and his work as a missionary and educator. Overall, ""Life and Letters of Joseph Hardy Neesima"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of an important historical figure in Japan's modernization. It offers a unique perspective on the social, cultural, and political changes that took place in Japan during the Meiji period, as well as the role of Christianity in this transformation.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781437256192
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 368
  • Udgivet:
  • 27. oktober 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 708 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. december 2024
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The book ""Life and Letters of Joseph Hardy Neesima"" is a biographical account of the life of Joseph Hardy Neesima, written by Arthur Sherburne Hardy and published in 1894. Neesima was a Japanese educator and Christian missionary who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji period. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed account of Neesima's life, beginning with his childhood in rural Japan and his early education in traditional Japanese schools. It goes on to describe his conversion to Christianity and his decision to travel to the United States to further his education. The book documents his experiences studying at Amherst College and Andover Theological Seminary, as well as his work as a missionary in Japan and the establishment of the Doshisha University in Kyoto.The second part of the book consists of Neesima's personal letters, which provide insight into his thoughts, feelings, and experiences during his life. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including his struggles with illness, his relationships with family and friends, and his work as a missionary and educator. Overall, ""Life and Letters of Joseph Hardy Neesima"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of an important historical figure in Japan's modernization. It offers a unique perspective on the social, cultural, and political changes that took place in Japan during the Meiji period, as well as the role of Christianity in this transformation.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.

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