Three Martyrs of the Nineteenth Century: Studies from the Lives of Livingstone, Gordon, and Patteson (1885)

""Three Martyrs of the Nineteenth Century: Studies from the Lives of Livingstone, Gordon, and Patteson"" is a book written by Elizabeth Charles and published in 1885. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of three prominent figures of the 19th century who dedicated their lives to missionary work in Africa and the Pacific. The three individuals are David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer and missionary who is famous for his travels and discoveries in Africa; Charles George Gordon, a British army officer and administrator who worked as a governor of Sudan and fought against slavery in the region; and John Coleridge Patteson, an English bishop who was a missionary in the Pacific Islands and was martyred by the locals on the island of Nukapu. The book provides an in-depth look at the lives of these three men, their work, and the challenges they faced in their respective fields. It also explores their personal beliefs, motivations, and the impact they had on the people they encountered. Overall, ""Three Martyrs of the Nineteenth Century"" is a compelling read that sheds light on the lives of these extraordinary individuals and their contributions to 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.