The Black-Bearded Barbarian : The Life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa
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The book "Blackbeard Barbarian: The Life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa" tells the story of the outstanding missionary and doctor George Leslie Mackay. She reveals to the reader the amazing adventures of this representative of the Scottish Protestant mission, who devoted his life to serving the people on the island of Taiwan (then Formosa) in the 19th century. Author Mary Esther Miller MacGregor details the hardships and trials Mackay faced in an unfamiliar culture and complex political vicissitudes. The book "Blackbeard Barbarian: The Life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa" tells not only about the activities of this unusual man, but also about his great influence on the development of education and medicine in Taiwan.
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- Name of the Author
- Mary Esther Miller MacGregor
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 1999-05-01
- Title
- The Black-Bearded Barbarian : The Life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa
- Subject
- BV
Mackay, George Leslie, 1844-1901
Missionaries -- Taiwan -- Biography
Missions -- Taiwan
Presbyterian Church in Canada -- Missions
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The book "Blackbeard Barbarian: The Life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa" tells the story of the outstanding missionary and doctor George Leslie Mackay. She ...