02359cam a22003373u 4500 29631 UtSlPG 20260610133656.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Groves, Anthony Norris, 1795-1853 Journal of a Residence at Bagdad : During the Years 1830 and 1831 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-08-07 Produced by Free Elf, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Journal of a Residence at Bagdad" by Anthony Norris Groves is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work details Groves's experiences as a missionary in Bagdad during the years 1830 and 1831. The journal captures the challenges he faced while attempting to spread Christianity in a city marked by cultural and religious complexities, including the indifference of the local populace towards his mission. The opening of the journal sets the stage for Groves's reflections on missionary work and the spiritual and practical struggles he encountered. He describes the initiation of a school for children and expresses gratitude for the support he received from fellow missionaries. Groves notes the apathy towards religious instruction among the local population, observations regarding the socio-political atmosphere, and his hopes for both personal growth and the progress of his mission. This early portion establishes a foundation for his broader exploration of faith, endurance, and the potential for positive change amid adversity, hinting at the compelling blend of personal narrative and historical context that will unfold throughout the rest of his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Missions -- Turkey Baghdad (Iraq) -- History Plague -- Iraq -- Baghdad Scott, A. J. (Alexander John), 1805-1866 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29631 70479 70479