Under Marching Orders: A Story Of Mary Porter Gamewell

Under Marching Orders: A Story of Mary Porter Gamewell is a biographical novel written by Ethel Daniels Hubbard. The book tells the story of Mary Porter Gamewell, a missionary who lived in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mary Porter Gamewell was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to spreading Christianity and helping the Chinese people. The novel begins with Mary's childhood and follows her journey to becoming a missionary. It explores the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and the struggles she encountered while living in a foreign country. The book also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the Boxer Rebellion and the opium trade. Throughout the book, Mary's strong faith and determination are highlighted, as well as her compassion for the Chinese people. The novel also explores her relationships with her family, fellow missionaries, and the Chinese people she served. Overall, Under Marching Orders: A Story of Mary Porter Gamewell is a compelling and inspiring story of a woman who dedicated her life to helping others and making a difference in the world.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.