Buy this book on-line House,Susan Adeline Beers & Nankivell, Joice M : A life for the Balkans: the story of John Henry House of the American Farm School, Thessaloniki, Greece, as told by his wifeFleming H. Revell CompanY, New York, 1939
An account of the life and achievements Dr. John Henry House with his wife, Susan Adeline Beers as missionaries and teachers in the Balkans during the political and social upheaval leading to the waning power of the Ottoman Empire in the region..It includes a chapter in his efforts to secure the release of Miss Stone and Mrs Tsilka when they wee kidnapped by bandits. In !904, After 30 years of service the Balkans he founded the American Farm School on the outskirts of Thessaloniki The first students were boys orphaned in one of the many uprisings marking the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in Europe.207p. plates. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine - Slight Chips Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of House,Susan Adeline Beers & Nankivell, Joice M : A life for the Balkans: the story of John Henry House of the American Farm School, Thessaloniki, Greece, as told by his wife. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including rare books, fine bindings, libri antichi, antiquarian books and first editions. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |