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100 1 _aStrong, Augustus Hopkins,
_d1836-1921
245 1 2 _aA Tour of the Missions: Observations and Conclusions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-08
508 _aE-text prepared by a Project Gutenberg volunteer from digital material generously made available by
520 _a"A Tour of the Missions: Observations and Conclusions" by Augustus Hopkins Strong is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The author shares his experiences during a global tour of various missionary activities, focusing particularly on regions in Asia such as Japan, China, and Burma. Through his journey, Strong reflects on the work of missionaries, their challenges and successes, and the cultural landscapes they navigate, highlighting the profound need for spiritual guidance amid diverse religious practices and moral challenges. The opening of the text presents Augustus Hopkins Strong's motivations for embarking on the journey after years of teaching at the Rochester Theological Seminary and being encouraged by former students who became missionaries. He articulates the importance of firsthand observations and interactions with missionaries in their respective regions. Strong describes his experiences in Japan, where he navigates both the beauty of the landscape and the complexities of its religious environment. He reflects on the connections made during receptions with educated groups and highlights the impression made by local customs and traditions. His writing captures not only the logistical aspects of travel but also the spiritual and social reflections arising from his encounters with both missionaries and local communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMissions
653 _aEast Asia -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27452
999 _c68361
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