Publisher's Synopsis
Pioneering in Formosa is a book written by William Alexander Pickering, which recounts his experiences and adventures while living and working in Taiwan (then known as Formosa) in the late 19th century. Pickering was a British missionary who spent several years in Taiwan, during which he encountered a variety of people and cultures, from the powerful mandarins who ruled the island to the head-hunting savages who lived in the mountains. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Pickering's life in Taiwan. He describes his first impressions of the island, the difficulties he faced in learning the language and adapting to the local customs, and the challenges of spreading Christianity among the Taiwanese people. Throughout the book, Pickering provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, flora and fauna, and the people he met during his travels. He recounts his encounters with pirates and wreckers along the coast, and his experiences living among the aboriginal tribes in the mountains. Pioneering in Formosa is a fascinating account of a bygone era, when Taiwan was still largely unknown to the outside world. It offers a unique perspective on the island's history and culture, as seen through the eyes of an intrepid adventurer and missionary.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.
