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100 1 _aGroves, Anthony Norris,
_d1795-1853
245 1 0 _aJournal of a Residence at Bagdad :
_bDuring the Years 1830 and 1831
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-07
508 _aProduced by Free Elf, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMissions -- Turkey
653 _aBaghdad (Iraq) -- History
653 _aPlague -- Iraq -- Baghdad
700 1 _aScott, A. J.
_q(Alexander John),
_d1805-1866
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29631
999 _c70479
_d70479