The Life And Letters Of Samuel Wells Williams

The Life and Letters of Samuel Wells Williams: Missionary, Diplomatist, Sinologue is a biographical work written by Frederick Wells Williams about his father, Samuel Wells Williams. Samuel Wells Williams was a prominent figure in the 19th century as a missionary, diplomat, and sinologist. He was born in Connecticut in 1812 and later became a missionary in China, where he spent over 20 years of his life. During his time in China, he became fluent in Chinese and published numerous works on the language and culture.In addition to his missionary work, Samuel Wells Williams also served as a diplomat for the United States government. He played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Wanghia, which was the first formal treaty between the United States and China. He also served as a translator for the U.S. government during the Taiping Rebellion.The book is a collection of Samuel Wells Williams' letters and writings, as well as commentary from his son, Frederick Wells Williams. It provides a detailed account of Samuel Wells Williams' life and accomplishments, including his work as a missionary, diplomat, and scholar. The book also offers insights into the cultural and political climate of China during the 19th century. Overall, The Life and Letters of Samuel Wells Williams is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of China, U.S.-China relations, and the life of a remarkable individual who made significant contributions in these areas.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.