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Rev. Dr. John Scudder, Sr. (September 3, 1793 – January 13, 1855), M.D., D.D., founded the first Western Medical Mission in Asia at Ceylon and later became the first American medical missionary in India. He began what amounted to more than 1,100 combined years of missionary service there by 42 members of four generations of the Scudder family of missionaries in India. Scudder was born in Freehold, New Jersey, USA on September 3, 1793, the son of Joseph (a lawyer) and Maria Scudder. He graduated from Princeton University in 1811, and the New York College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1813. He practiced successfully in New York City.
Item Condition: Used Acceptable. 1994 3rd printing edition. Hardcover has some shelf wear. No dustjacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
