Robert Moffat, the missionary hero of Kuruman

A biographical account follows a missionary’s long service in South Africa, tracing childhood and preparation, voyage to the Cape, marriage and extended residence among indigenous communities, and episodes of danger, sickness, and perseverance. It records evangelistic efforts, cultural encounters, language work including translation of Scripture into a local tongue, visits to England, and the establishment of mission stations. The narrative highlights sustained faith amid frontier hardships, the gradual spiritual awakening of local people, and the steady development and legacy of missionary labor.