James Hannington, First Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa: A History of His Life and Work 1847-1885

ISBN-13: 9781607242796 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 424 str.

E. Dawson

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This classic account of the missionary life of James Hannington has delighted generations of readers. Written by an enthusiastic exponent of the mission field, this account has stood the test of time to become a recognized icon of the genre. The first Anglican Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, Hannington was reared in a not untypical English setting, eventually being schooled at Oxford. His remarkable accomplishments and savage martyrdom are narrated with poignancy and empathy. A moving account of a man willing to risk all for his convictions, this missionary story appeals to popular readers and those interested in the European presence in Africa.