Underwood of Korea
A concise biography by Lillias H. Underwood of Rev. H. G. Underwood, chronicling 31 years of Presbyterian missionary service in Korea, his character, methods, and love-driven outreach.
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Archives
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Underwood of Korea
With Tommy Tompkins in Korea
A missionary children's narrative about baby Tommy Tompkins in early-1900s Korea, depicting Western missionary family life, Korean customs, and local religious practices.
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Fifteen Years Among the Top-Knots, or, Life in Korea
Memoir of Lillias Underwood's fifteen years as a medical missionary in Korea (1888–1904). Recounts mission work, Korean customs, royal contacts, hardships, and evangelistic service.
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An Introduction to the Korean Spoken Language
1914 second edition of Horace G. Underwood's Introduction to the Korean Spoken Language: practical grammar and English→Korean exercises for students and teachers.
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The Religions of Eastern Asia
Study of Eastern Asian religions focused on Taoism: its philosophical and religious forms, Chinese concepts of God (T'ien/Ti, Shang‑ti), and comparison with biblical theism.
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Reminiscences
Dr. H. G. Underwood's reminiscences of early Presbyterian missions in Korea (1880s–1909), recounting first missionaries, first baptisms, cholera epidemics, medical work, and Bible translation.
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The Call of Korea: Political - Social - Religious
Missionary plea for reinforcements to Korea after rapid church growth and the 1907 nationwide revival. Describes the people, methods, and an urgent 'Macedonian' call to evangelize.
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The Unevangelized Millions in Korea
Addresses urging worldwide evangelization (1902): reports on Korea's rapid church growth and Africa's need, calling churches and students to heed God's call and go on foreign missions.
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Church in the Old Fields: Hawfields Presbyterian Church and Community in North Carolina
Concise history of Hawfields and Hawfields Presbyterian Church: traces Scotch-Irish migration, landscape, Indigenous presence, and the church's role in community life from the 18th century.
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Biographical Notice of Rev. Douglas Kellogg Turner
Biography of Rev. D.K. Turner (1823–1902), Yale-trained Presbyterian pastor, linguist, and Bucks County historian. Summarizes his ministry, family, writings, and community service.
William Penn’s Children
Historical sketch of William Penn's children and descendants: births, deaths, marriages, estates, and their relations with Pennsylvania settlers across generations.
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Two Old Horse Companies
History of two Bucks County horse-protection societies (Warren Company and Hartsville Protective Association): their organization, membership, routes, recoveries, and annual practices.
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The Turnpike Roads
Detailed historical account of 19th-century Bucks County turnpike roads: companies, construction costs, tolls, officers, bridge repairs and finances from Willow Grove to New Hope.
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The Little Neshaminy
Local history of the Little Neshaminy Creek (Bucks County) covering Graeme Park and Governor Keith, the Graeme/Ferguson and Penrose families, mills, land titles, and Revolutionary links.
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General Jacob Brown: A Bucks County Hero of the War of 1812
Biographical sketch of General Jacob Brown (b.1775), tracing his rise from Quaker schoolmaster to War of 1812 commander, highlighting his leadership at Sackett's Harbor and Niagara campaigns.
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Daniel Boone, A Native of Bucks County
Biography of Daniel Boone, a Bucks County native (b.1735): pioneer explorer who founded Boonesborough, endured Indian captivity, led frontier defense, later lost lands and moved west.
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Representatives of Bucks County in Congress
Biographical sketches of Bucks County representatives in Congress (colonial–19th c.), detailing public service, Revolutionary loyalties, local offices, and Presbyterian community ties.
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Robert Morris, the Financier of the Revolution
Biography of Robert Morris, the American Revolution's chief financier; recounts his fiscal leadership, loans, and establishment of a bank to sustain the Continental Army amid congressional credit crises.
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The Beatty Family
Biographical sketch of the Beatty family, centering on Rev. Charles Beatty—his ministry, missionary tours, military chaplaincy, Princeton trusteeship, death abroad, and notable descendants.
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The Jails of Bucks County
Historical account of Bucks County jails and courthouses (1680s–1885), detailing sites, construction, notable prisoners, and community debates over relocation and reform.
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