Mary Slessor Of Calabar : Pioneer Missionary (Hardcover)

Mary Slessor of Calabar: Pioneer Missionary is a biographical book written by W.P. Livingstone. The book is about the life of Mary Slessor a Scottish woman who became a missionary in Calabar Nigeria in the late 19th and early 20th century. The book details her journey from her humble beginnings in Scotland to her work in Calabar where she became known for her bravery and dedication to the people of the region. The book covers the challenges that Mary faced as a woman in a male-dominated society as well as the cultural differences she encountered in Calabar. The book also highlights the impact that Mary had on the people of Calabar particularly in her efforts to end the practice of twin killing which was a common tradition in the region. Overall Mary Slessor of Calabar: Pioneer Missionary is a fascinating account of the life of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to helping others and making a difference in the world.The belief in witchcraft dominated the lives of the people like a dark shadow more menacing than the shadow of death. Taking advantage of their superstition and fear the witch-doctors--some of the cunningest rogues the world has produced--held them in abject bondage and Mary was constantly at battle with the results of their handiwork.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.