By the Rivers of Water

In early November 1834, Leighton and Jane Wilson embark on a seventeen-year journey from New York to West Africa, where they encounter diverse landscapes, cultures, and individuals, while actively contributing to education and the fight against the slave trade. Their time abroad lays a foundation for African Christianity and influences their efforts within the expanding Protestant mission movement upon returning to America. As the Civil War approaches, they face a profound moral and emotional crossroads, reflecting the complex interplay of faith, love, and history across two contrasting worlds.