{"product_id":"fifty-years-in-madagascar-personal-experiences-of-mission-life-and-work-9781025656021","title":"Fifty Years in Madagascar: Personal Experiences of Mission Life and Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): James Sibree\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Christian Ministry - Missions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fifty Years in Madagascar; Personal Experiences of Mission Life and Work\" is an extensive and deeply personal account of missionary endeavors and cultural observation on the island of Madagascar during a period of profound social and political transition. Written by James Sibree, a distinguished missionary and architect who spent five decades on the island, this work provides an invaluable perspective on the intersection of Christian faith, education, and Malagasy traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the narrative, Sibree chronicles the evolution of mission life from the mid-19th century into the early 20th century. The book offers detailed insights into the challenges and triumphs of establishing schools, churches, and infrastructure, while also providing meticulous descriptions of the island's unique natural history and geography. Beyond its religious focus, Sibree's observations serve as a vital historical record of the Malagasy people, capturing their customs, language, and the shifting political landscape under both local and colonial influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work stands as both a memoir of a life devoted to service and a scholarly contribution to the study of East Africa. \"Fifty Years in Madagascar; Personal Experiences of Mission Life and Work\" is an essential resource for those interested in the history of global missions, the development of Madagascar, and the complexities of cross-cultural engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887438413975,"sku":"9781025656021","price":3427.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025656021.webp?v=1781159150","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/fifty-years-in-madagascar-personal-experiences-of-mission-life-and-work-9781025656021","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}