West African Studies

...demonstrated to me the fearless honesty and the perfect chivalry in debate shown by the Nonconformist missions Nonconformists were Protestant Christians who did not follow the established Church of England, such as Methodists, Baptists, and Presbyterians. in England. Since they are the group most deeply involved in West Africa, if during my next stay in West Africa I find anything I consider wrong in missionary matters, I intend to resolve it privately original: "have it out within doors"—meaning to settle disputes through direct, internal communication rather than public controversy.. I do this because I know that the Nonconformists will be level-headed, fight fairly, and stay focused on the issues.