Memoir of Adoniram Judson: Being a Sketch of His Life and Missionary Labors (1854)

Memoir of Adoniram Judson is a biographical work written by J. Clement and published in 1854. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and missionary work of Adoniram Judson, an American Baptist missionary who spent most of his life in Burma (now Myanmar). The book begins with a brief introduction to Judson's early life, including his upbringing in Massachusetts and his education at Brown University. It then goes on to detail his conversion to Christianity and his decision to become a missionary. The majority of the book is devoted to Judson's work in Burma, including his struggles to learn the language and adapt to the culture, as well as his efforts to spread Christianity and establish a Baptist church in the region. The book also covers Judson's personal life, including his marriage to fellow missionary Ann Hasseltine and their subsequent family life in Burma. Throughout the book, Clement provides a detailed and engaging account of Judson's life and work, drawing on a variety of sources including Judson's own writings and letters. The book offers a valuable insight into the life of one of America's most prominent missionaries and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Christian missionary work in Burma.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.