View from the Faraway Pagoda: A Pioneer Australian Missionary in China from the Boxer Rebellion to the Communist Insurgency
Author:   Robert Banks ,  Linda Banks
Publisher:   Acorn Press
ISBN:  

9780987132956


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 January 2013
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Our Price $19.95 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

View from the Faraway Pagoda: A Pioneer Australian Missionary in China from the Boxer Rebellion to the Communist Insurgency


Add your own review!

Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   Robert Banks ,  Linda Banks
Publisher:   Acorn Press
Imprint:   Acorn Press
ISBN:  

9780987132956


ISBN 10:   0987132954
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 January 2013
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

List of Figures; Foreword: 'The Massacres in China'; 1. The Challenge of an Adventurous Heritage (1867-1891); 2. Inner-City Deaconess to Middle-Kingdom Missionary (1891-1896); 3. A Little Band of Sisters in No-Man's Land (1897-1900); 4. Through Many Dangers, Toils and Cares (1900-1906); 5. Progress in the Shadow of the Stirring Dragon (1906-1913); 6. Despatches from the Front: Home and Abroad (1914-1918); 7. Higher Service in the City of Banyan Trees (1918-1925); 8. Passing the Lantern and Lighting the Way (1925-1933); 9. Finishing Well and Longing for Home (1933-1958); Afterword: 'In Sophie's Footsteps'; Bibliography.

Reviews

Author Information

Robert and Linda Banks have worked in churches, universities and other educational institutions. Robert has taught in history departments and theological colleges and written several award-winning books. Linda has been a teacher, pastor and chaplain. Together they have produced a range of creative Christian resources. They also enjoy visiting and learning about other places and cultures, most recently China.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

RGJUNE2025

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
 Shopping cart
Mailing List

 

Sign up now