Alfred Eugène Casalis was a French missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel in West Africa. In this collection of letters, he shares his experiences and reflections on the challenges and rewards of his work, providing a rare glimpse into the life of a 19th-century missionary. A fascinating and inspiring read for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions. 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.