Memoir Of Robert Moffat: Missionary To South Africa, 1817-1870 (1887) - Paperback

by Martha L. Wilder (Author)

Memoir of Robert Moffat: Missionary to South Africa, 1817-1870 is a biographical account of the life and work of Robert Moffat, a Scottish missionary who spent over 50 years in southern Africa. The book was written by Martha L. Wilder and originally published in 1887. The memoir chronicles Moffat's early life in Scotland and his decision to become a missionary. It then follows his journey to South Africa, where he established a mission station among the Tswana people in what is now Botswana. Moffat's work among the Tswana included translating the Bible into their language, establishing schools, and promoting European-style agriculture and industry.The book also describes Moffat's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including David Livingstone and the African chief Sechele. Moffat's efforts to promote peaceful relations between European settlers and native Africans are also highlighted.Overall, Memoir of Robert Moffat provides a detailed account of the life and work of an important figure in the history of Christian missions in southern Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.