This collection of biographical sketches celebrates the lives and achievements of some of the most remarkable Protestant missionaries of the 19th and early 20th centuries. From the South Sea Islands to the African interior, from India to China, these brave men and women left their homes and families to bring the gospel to people in distant lands. Their stories are a testament to the power of faith and the enduring spirit of human kindness. 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.