The Chinese Repository
Encyclopedia
The Chinese Repository was a periodical published in Canton
between May 1832–1851, for the use of Protestant missionaries
working in southeast Asia. The Repository was the brainchild of Elijah Coleman Bridgman
, the first American Protestant missionary appointed to China. Bridgman served as its editor until he left for Shanghai
in 1847, but continued to contribute articles. James Granger Bridgman succeeded him as editor, until September 1848, when Samuel Wells Williams
took charge.
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
between May 1832–1851, for the use of Protestant missionaries
Missionary
A missionary is a member of a religious group sent into an area to do evangelism or ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care and economic development. The word "mission" originates from 1598 when the Jesuits sent members abroad, derived from the Latin...
working in southeast Asia. The Repository was the brainchild of Elijah Coleman Bridgman
Elijah Coleman Bridgman
Elijah Coleman Bridgman was the first American Protestant Christian missionary appointed to China. He served with the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions...
, the first American Protestant missionary appointed to China. Bridgman served as its editor until he left for Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
in 1847, but continued to contribute articles. James Granger Bridgman succeeded him as editor, until September 1848, when Samuel Wells Williams
Samuel Wells Williams
Samuel Wells Williams was a linguist, missionary and Sinologist from the United States in the early 19th century.-Biography:...
took charge.