Dr. Grant and the Mountain Nestorians

Dr. Grant and the Mountain Nestorians is a book written by Reverend Thomas Laurie. It is a historical account of the life and work of Dr. Asahel Grant an American medical missionary who lived and worked among the Nestorian people in the mountains of Kurdistan in the mid-19th century. The book describes Dr. Grant's journey to the Middle East his arrival in the Nestorian village of Geog Tapa and his efforts to establish a medical mission there. It also details the challenges he faced in gaining the trust of the Nestorians who were suspicious of outsiders and the obstacles he encountered in providing medical care in a remote and rugged region. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the Nestorian people and their way of life as well as the political and social conditions of the region during Dr. Grant's time there. Overall Dr. Grant and the Mountain Nestorians is a fascinating historical account of a pioneering medical missionary and his work among a unique and isolated people in the Middle East.1853. With portrait map of the country illustrations etc. Partial Contents: Parentage; Decision to be a Missionary; Smyrna; The Nestorians; Arrival at Oroomiah; Interest in the Mountains; Journey to Mesopotamia and Assyria; First Journey in the Mountains; Mr. Ainsworth; Third Visit to the Mountains; Journey of Messrs. Hinsdale and Mitchell; Journey to Oroomiah; Fourth Journey through the Mountains; Visit of Mr. Hinsdale to the Mountains; Fifth Visit to the Mountains; Visit to Badir Khan Bey; Commencement of the Storm; Courtesy Between Missionary Societies; and Plan to Return to America.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.