Born to Burn
Subtitle: The Story of a Twentieth Century Hero
By: by Fredk. A. Tatford.
Publisher: (2 Upperton Gardens, Eastbourne, Sussex), Upperton Press
Published: 1971
Place of publication: Eastbourne
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 168
Subjects: Davies, David.
Description: 'Born to Burn; is the thrilling true story of a British Missionary to China and of his sufferings, torture and prison experiences at the hands of the Japanese. David Davies was a man who faith in God never wavered, no matter what the circumstances of life. if the story of Gladys Ayleward (who was in charge of four stations over ehich he was Superintendant) was moving, that of David Davies will prove even more stirring.
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1...The Top of the Hill; title: Chapter 2...Maritime Customs; title: Chapter 3...Captured by Communists; title: Chapter 4...Training and Discipline; title: Chapter 5...Eastward at Last; title: Chapter 6...In the Hands of the Bandits; title: Chapter 7...Mission Superintendant; title: Chapter 8...China's Religions; title: Chapter 9...Gathering Clouds; title: Chapter 10...The Japanese Invasion; title: Chapter 11...The Blow Falls; title: Chapter 12...A Japanese Prisoner; title: Chapter 13...Insanity Ahead; title: Chapter 14...Condemned; title: Chapter 15...Shansi Jail; title: Chapter 16...From Prison to Internment; title: Chapter 17...Home Again; title: ...Appendix