| Author |
McGilvary, Daniel, 1828-1911 |
| Contributor |
Brown, Arthur Judson, 1856-1963 |
| Editor |
Bradley, Cornelius Beach, 1843-1936 |
| LoC No. |
12040601
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| Title |
A Half Century Among the Siamese and the Lāo: An Autobiography
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Brian Wilson, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"A Half Century Among the Siamese and the Lāo: An Autobiography" by Daniel McGilvary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and missionary work of McGilvary, who dedicated over fifty years to serving in Siam (now Thailand) and among the Lāo people, detailing his experiences and the development of the mission in those regions. The beginning of this autobiography sets the stage for McGilvary's journey into missionary work after a rich description of his early life and heritage. He reflects on his upbringing in North Carolina, which shaped his character and faith before he embarked on his significant missionary voyage to Siam in the mid-19th century. The initial chapters highlight his encounters with the local cultures, his challenges in learning new languages, and the early formation of the Lāo Mission. Notably, he emphasizes the personal connections he developed with the local population, his dedication to educational and medical initiatives, and the ongoing quest to share his faith. The opening portion captures a blend of heartfelt nostalgia and a sense of purpose that defined McGilvary's life and work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Missions -- Lao (Tai people)
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| Subject |
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. -- Missions
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| Subject |
Lao (Tai people)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63818 |
| Release Date |
Nov 20, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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