000 02209cam a22003013u 4500
001 15379
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133348.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aBV
100 1 _aDeane, David J.
245 1 0 _aRobert Moffat, the missionary hero of Kuruman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-16
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Robert Moffat, the Missionary Hero of Kuruman" by David J. Deane is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography chronicles the life and missionary work of Robert Moffat in South Africa, detailing his experiences, challenges, and achievements in spreading Christianity to indigenous tribes. The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in missionary history, tales of courage and perseverance, and the cultural encounters during colonial times. The opening of the memoir establishes the importance of Moffat's mission and the significant impact it had on both the indigenous populations and the broader missionary movement. It begins with a preface that highlights Moffat's heroic determination and the dangers he faced, including threats from wild animals and hostile tribes. The narrative draws the reader into the historical context of South Africa’s missionary efforts, particularly showcasing the initial struggles and enthusiasm of early missionaries working to educate and convert local communities. Moffat's early life, his decision to become a missionary, and his subsequent trials as he embarks on this path set the stage for a rich exploration of his faith-driven journey in Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMoffat, Robert, 1795-1883
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15379
999 _c56767
_d56767