The Autobiography of Theophilus Waldmeier, Missionary: Being an Account of Ten Years’ Life in Abyssinia and Sixteen Years in Syria (1886)

The Autobiography of Theophilus Waldmeier is a book that details the life of the author, a Christian missionary who spent ten years in Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) and sixteen years in Syria. The book was originally published in 1886 and is a first-hand account of Waldmeier's experiences as a missionary in these regions.Throughout the book, Waldmeier describes the challenges he faced as a missionary, including cultural differences, language barriers, and political tensions. He also discusses the successes he had in spreading the Christian faith, including the establishment of schools and hospitals.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Waldmeier's time in Abyssinia and the second part focusing on his time in Syria. In both sections, Waldmeier provides detailed descriptions of the people, places, and events that he encountered during his travels.Overall, The Autobiography of Theophilus Waldmeier is a fascinating account of the life of a Christian missionary in the late 19th century. It provides insight into the challenges and successes of missionary work during this time period and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the history of the regions in which Waldmeier worked.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.