The book chronicles the trials and perseverance of Christian missionaries among the Nosu people in northern Guizhou Province during the late 1940s. At its heart is a devoted Christian leader and schoolteacher whose work among the Nosu highlights the early church’s struggle with bandit raids, political uncertainty, and the difficulties of cross-cultural ministry. Broomhall underscores the value of indigenous leadership in church planting and the risks of imposing outside charitable efforts, while testifying to God’s unwavering faithfulness. The narrative includes vivid scenes of constructing homes and clinics, organizing regular worship services, managing supplies in Chinese-controlled areas, and enduring the dangers of rebellion and rumor. With clarity and conviction, Strong Tower offers a compelling portrait of faith, endurance, and the cost of mission work in a time of upheaval.

1947, China Inland Mission, London. 1st Edition. Very Good. Hardcover. No dust jacket. 255pp. Moderate toning. 23 black & white illustrations.