This is a fascinating historical document that provides insights into the early days of Christian missionary work in China. The journal contains accounts of the experiences of various missionaries and their interactions with Chinese society and culture. It also includes reports on the development of the Christian church in China and the challenges faced by missionaries in their efforts to spread the gospel. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.