A Half Century Among the Siamese and the Lāo: An Autobiography by Daniel McGilvary

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Author McGilvary, Daniel, 1828-1911
Contributor Brown, Arthur Judson, 1856-1963
Editor Bradley, Cornelius Beach, 1843-1936
LoC No. 12040601
Title A Half Century Among the Siamese and the Lāo: An Autobiography
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)
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.)
Language English
LoC Class BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Subject Missions -- Lao (Tai people)
Subject Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. -- Missions
Subject Lao (Tai people)
Category Text
EBook-No. 63818
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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