Golden Boats from Burma: The Life of Ann Hasseltine Judson, the First American Woman in Burma

""Golden Boats from Burma: The Life of Ann Hasseltine Judson, the First American Woman in Burma"" is a biography written by Gordon Langley Hall. The book chronicles the life of Ann Hasseltine Judson, who was the first American woman to travel to Burma (now Myanmar) in the early 19th century. The book explores her journey from her early life in Massachusetts to her marriage to Adoniram Judson, a Baptist missionary, and their subsequent mission to Burma. The book provides a detailed account of her life, including her struggles with illness, her efforts to learn the Burmese language and culture, and her work in spreading Christianity in Burma. The book also delves into the political and social climate of Burma during this time, including the conflicts between the Burmese monarchy and the British Empire. Overall, ""Golden Boats from Burma"" is a fascinating and insightful look into the life of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in the history of American-Burmese relations.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.