James Hannington: The Merchant's Son Who Was Martyred For Africa (1920)

James Hannington: The Merchant�������s Son Who Was Martyred For Africa is a biographical account of the life of James Hannington, written by Charles D. Michael and first published in 1920. Hannington was born in England in 1847 to a family of merchants, but he felt a strong calling to become a missionary in Africa. He was ordained as an Anglican priest in 1874 and soon after was appointed as bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa.Hannington's mission to Africa was fraught with challenges and danger, as he faced opposition from local rulers and difficult living conditions in the African wilderness. Despite these obstacles, he remained committed to his work and continued to spread the gospel to the people of Africa.Tragically, Hannington was captured and martyred by a hostile tribe in 1885. His death was a great loss to the Christian community, but it also served as a rallying cry for others to continue his work in Africa.In this book, Michael provides a detailed account of Hannington's life, from his childhood in England to his final days in Africa. He also explores the political and social context of Hannington's mission, providing a broader understanding of the challenges faced by early Christian missionaries in Africa.Overall, James Hannington: The Merchant�������s Son Who Was Martyred For Africa is a compelling and inspiring story of one man's dedication to his faith and his mission to bring the gospel to the people of 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.