Born in a slum in 1813 Scotland, David Livingstone spent his youth working twelve-hour days in a cotton factory, until a pamphlet inspired him to become a missionary. His accomplishments there are legendary.
Missionaries, Medical
- Author:Hughes, ThomasSummary:
- Author:Grenfell, Sir WilfredSummary:
On Easter Sunday, 1908, Dr. Wilfred Grenfell was summoned to treat a boy with osteomyelitis who had been operated on two weeks earlier. The young man needed immediate attention to save not only his leg but his life, so the doctor set...
- Author:Hankins, Gerald W.Summary:
Dr. Helen I. Huston is an inspiring Canadian who has received international recognition as a medical missionary. Her story is one of fortitude and faith. Dr. Huston devoted 39 years of her life to the people of India and Nepal. For 32...