This historical account traces the first decade of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, from its origins in the late 19th century to its growth and expansion around the world. Featuring biographical sketches of some of the organization's most dedicated missionaries, this book is a testament to the enduring spirit of women's leadership in the church. 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.