Tipperary's Gift To China : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164228707 : 1164228706 : 10 Sep 2010 : Tipperary's Gift to China: Three Apostolic Lives, 1863-1898 is a book published by the Catholic Truth Society of Ireland in 1919. The book is a biographical account of three Irish Catholic missionaries who dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel in China during the late 19th century. The three missionaries were all from Tipperary, Ireland, and their stories are told in detail in this book.The first missionary, Fr. John Baptist Hogan, arrived in China in 1863 and spent the next 35 years working as a missionary in various parts of the country. He was known for his mastery of the Chinese language and his ability to connect with the local people. The second missionary, Fr. Edward Galvin, arrived in China in 1888 and founded the China Missionary Society, which was dedicated to training and sending Chinese priests to spread the gospel throughout the country. The third missionary, Fr. James Edw