Twenty Years Among The Mexicans: A Narrative Of Missionary Labor (1875) is a book written by Melinda Rankin, an American missionary who spent two decades living and working among the Mexican people. The book is a detailed account of her experiences, observations, and reflections on the culture, customs, and religious beliefs of the Mexican people.Rankin's narrative is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of her life as a missionary, including her journey to Mexico, her work in establishing schools and churches, her interactions with the local people, and her struggles with illness and adversity. She also provides insight into the political and social conditions of Mexico during the mid-19th century, including the Mexican-American War and the rise of the Catholic Church.Throughout the book, Rankin shares her personal experiences and reflections on the challenges and rewards of missionary work. She describes the joy of witnessing the spiritual transformation of the Mexican people, as well as the difficulties of living in a foreign land and learning a new language. She also explores the role of women in missionary work and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated society.Overall, Twenty Years Among The Mexicans: A Narrative Of Missionary Labor is a fascinating and insightful account of one woman's journey to serve and share the gospel with a foreign culture. It provides a unique perspective on the history and culture of Mexico during a critical period in its development, as well as a valuable contribution to the history of American missions.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.