Western daughters in Eastern lands : British missionary women in Asia /
Seton, Rosemary E.
Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger,
c2013.
This book provides a compelling narrative history of the experiences and achievements of female British missionaries in China, India, and Africa during the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. --from publisher description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-216) and index.
The making of the British female missionary -- Responding to the call: motivation, selection, training, and preparation -- Life on the mission field -- The structure and organization of women's missionary work -- Missionary women and education -- Missionary women and medical aid -- Missionary women and evangelism.
This book provides a compelling narrative history of the experiences and achievements of female British missionaries in China, India, and Africa during the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. --from publisher description
Women missionaries
Women missionaries
Missions