The Gist of Japan: The Islands, Their People, and Missions

The author provides a popular, practical survey of the islands, landscape, climate, and seismic and volcanic hazards, followed by a concise history and discussion of national character, manners, civilization, and moral life. Religions are examined alongside the history of Christian contact, with separate accounts of Roman, Greek, and Protestant missions. Later chapters address qualifications and private life of missionaries, methods of evangelistic work, recurring hindrances and special problems encountered, and prospects for future efforts. The tone is informative and aimed at general readers seeking an accessible introduction to the people, institutions, and missionary enterprise in the country.