This comprehensive history of the African mission of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States provides a fascinating view of the interactions between Western missionaries and African communities in the 19th and early 20th century. With its vivid descriptions of local customs, its insightful analysis of the social and political context of the time, and its engaging portraits of key figures in the mission, this book is an essential resource for scholars of African history, religious studies, and anthropology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Because it was present at the creation of the Liberian state, the Episcopal Church was fully involved with national development. This study places the Church's work in the context of the Liberian society, documenting the complexities of the interactions involving black settlers, foreign missionaries

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