Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of William Milne is a book that recounts the experiences of William Milne, a missionary who served in China during the early 19th century. Milne's memoirs provide a detailed account of his work as a missionary, including his efforts to translate the Bible into Chinese and establish schools for Chinese children. The book also covers Milne's time as the Principal of the Anglo-Chinese College, where he worked to promote Western education in China. Milne's memoirs offer a unique perspective on life in China during this period, as well as insights into the challenges faced by missionaries attempting to spread Christianity in a foreign land. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the early days of Western influence in China and the efforts of individuals like Milne to bridge the gap between East and West.This scarce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.