Under Marching Orders: A Story of Mary Porter Gamewell is a biographical novel written by Ethel Daniels Hubbard. The book tells the story of Mary Porter Gamewell, a woman who devoted her life to missionary work in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel follows Mary’s journey from her upbringing in a small town in Pennsylvania to her eventual arrival in China as a young missionary. The book explores the challenges and triumphs that Mary faced as she worked to spread Christianity and improve the lives of the Chinese people. Throughout the novel, readers are introduced to a variety of characters, both Chinese and American, who play important roles in Mary’s life. These characters include fellow missionaries, Chinese officials, and members of the local community. Under Marching Orders is a compelling and inspiring story of one woman’s dedication to her faith and her commitment to helping others. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of missionary work in China during a time of great political and social upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.