The Sister Martyrs Of Ku Cheng : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436588447 : 1436588448 : 02 Jun 2008 : The Sister Martyrs of Ku Cheng is a memoir and collection of letters written by two Australian sisters, Eleanor and Elizabeth Saunders, who were missionaries in China during the late 19th century. The book, published in 1896, was written by Digby M. Berry, a friend of the sisters who compiled their writings after their deaths. The memoir details the sisters' experiences as they traveled to China to spread Christianity and work as teachers in the remote town of Ku Cheng. They faced many challenges in their work, including language barriers, cultural differences, and opposition from the local authorities. Despite these obstacles, the sisters remained committed to their mission and continued to work tirelessly to help the people of Ku Cheng.Tragically, both sisters were killed during the Boxer Rebellion, a violent anti-foreigner uprising in China. The book includes letters written by the sis