Twenty-Five Years In Qua Iboe: The Story Of A Missionary Effort In Nigeria (1912)

Twenty-Five Years In Qua Iboe: The Story Of A Missionary Effort In Nigeria is a book written by Robert L. McKeown and published in 1912. The book is a detailed account of McKeown's experiences as a missionary in Nigeria for twenty-five years. It describes the challenges and obstacles faced by the missionaries in their efforts to spread Christianity in the region, including the resistance of the local people and the difficulties of living in a foreign land. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Qua Iboe Mission, which was established in the late 19th century by the Presbyterian Church of Ireland. McKeown describes the mission's goals and objectives, as well as the methods used to achieve them. He also provides a detailed account of the daily life of the missionaries, including their interactions with the local people, their work in the fields, and their efforts to establish schools and hospitals.Throughout the book, McKeown emphasizes the importance of education and healthcare in the mission's work. He describes the establishment of schools and hospitals, and the impact they had on the local communities. He also discusses the role of the mission in promoting social and economic development in the region.Overall, Twenty-Five Years In Qua Iboe: The Story Of A Missionary Effort In Nigeria is a fascinating and informative account of the challenges and achievements of Christian missionaries in Nigeria in the early 20th century. It provides a unique perspective on the history of the region and the role of religion in its development.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.