Elmslie, William Jackson 1832-1872 creator Elmslie, Margaret Duncan 1852-1882 Thomson, W. Burns (William Burns) 1821-1893 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Seedtime in Kashmir: A Memoir of William Jackson Elmslie" by William Jackson Elmslie is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life and experiences of Dr. William Jackson Elmslie, a dedicated medical missionary who served in Kashmir. The memoir is likely to provide insight into his personal journey, including his early life, struggles, and the mission work that significantly impacted both his life and the communities he served. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Elmslie's early life, highlighting his birth in Aberdeen and the close-knit influence of his mother, who shaped his character and instilled in him a strong sense of faith. It describes his formative years, detailing the challenges faced by his family, particularly his father's struggles with health and financial stability. Early themes include resilience, the pursuit of education against odds, and a growing divine call that would ultimately lead Elmslie to a life devoted to missionary work, beginning with his journey to India. The memoir sets the stage for a rich exploration of his experiences in Kashmir, where he would marry his medical and spiritual aspirations to serve the local population. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-05-08 Produced by Sonya Schermann, Chris Pinfield, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Elmslie, William Jackson, 1832-1872 Missionaries -- India -- Jammu and Kashmir -- Diaries Missionaries -- India -- Jammu and Kashmir -- Correspondence Missions -- India -- Jammu and Kashmir BV Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59457 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59457 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134353.0 59457