| From Slave Boy to Bishop: The Story of Samuel Adjai Crowther Contributor(s): Milsome, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0718826787 ISBN-13: 9780718826789 Publisher: Lutterworth Press OUR PRICE: $6.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1987 Annotation: A short, straightforward account of the life of Samuel Adjai Crowther, the former slave who became the first black Anglican bishop. For ages 9-13. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Religious (see Also Religious - Christian - Bio - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Christianity |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.29" H x 4.29" W x 7" (0.18 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the Stories of Faith and Fame series - the stories of men and women who went all over the world with their Christian faith. Samuel Adjai Crowther (1809-1892) led an exciting and adventurous life. Born in a West African village, he was captured and sold as a slave. After a dramatic rescue he became a Christian. He travelled extensively, founding many Christian missions. He translated the Bible into Yoruba, and became the first black Anglican bishop. |