TY - BOOK AU - Willson,Arabella M. TI - Lives of the Three Mrs. Judsons AV - BV PY - 2005/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Judson, Ann Hasseltine, 1789-1826 KW - Judson, Sarah Boardman, 1803-1845 KW - Judson, Emily C. (Emily Chubbuck), 1817-1854 KW - Judson, Adoniram, 1788-1850 KW - Women missionaries -- Burma -- Biography KW - Women missionaries -- United States -- Biography KW - Missionaries' spouses -- Burma -- Biography N1 - Release date is 2005-10-13; Produced by Joel Erickson, Robert Cicconetti, Stacy Brown Thellend and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Lives of the Three Mrs. Judsons" by Arabella M. Willson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the lives of three remarkable women, Ann H. Judson, Sarah B. Judson, and Emily C. Judson, who were missionaries to Burma. It explores their sacrifices, trials, and the profound impact they had in spreading Christianity in a foreign land, highlighting their communal strength and individual journeys. The opening of the book begins with a preface that illuminates the significance of female missionaries like the Judsons in the development of women's roles in society, especially in the context of 19th-century evangelical efforts. It presents a compelling call to acknowledge their contributions while drawing attention to the broader context of women's rights and capabilities. The narrator emphasizes Ann Judson's impactful transition from a life of worldly pursuits to one of deep devotion and commitment to missionary work, establishing a foundational understanding of her character and the challenges she faced alongside her husband, Adoniram Judson, as they embarked on their mission in Burma amidst significant cultural and personal hardships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16863 ER -