Abbeokuta Or Sunrise Within The Tropics: An Outline Of The Origin And Progress Of The Yoruba Mission

Abbeokuta or Sunrise Within the Tropics: An Outline of the Origin and Progress of the Yoruba Mission is a historical book written by Sarah Tucker in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and development of the Yoruba mission in Abbeokuta, a city in present-day Nigeria. Tucker, who was a missionary, describes the challenges faced by the missionaries in their efforts to spread Christianity in a region that was deeply rooted in traditional African beliefs. She also highlights the cultural differences and the difficulties in communicating with the locals who spoke different languages.The book provides an insight into the social, economic, and political conditions of the region during the 19th century, including the impact of the slave trade and the conflicts between different tribes. Tucker also discusses the role of women in the mission and their efforts in educating and empowering local women.Abbeokuta or Sunrise Within the Tropics is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the early days of Christian missions in Africa. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Africa and the cultural and social dynamics of the region during the 19th century.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.