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Shifting sands, sandstorms, extreme heat, bitter cold, an almost total lack of water and immense distances all contributed to the death of Silk Road pack animals (as well as, sometimes, their masters) during the interminable crossings. It was common practice to use bones or parts of animal skeletons to point the way to other travellers, or to indicate dangers.
Alice Mildred Cable 蓋群英 (21 February 1878-30 April 1952) was born in Guildford, she was a British Protestant Christian missionary in China, serving with the China Inland Mission.<br/><br/> Francesca Law French 馮貴石 (alternative name: Feng Guishi 馮貴石), (12 December 1871-2 August 1960) was a British Protestant Christian missionary in China. She served with the China Inland Mission.<br/><br/> Evangeline Frances 'Eva' French 馮貴珠 (Alternative name: Feng Guizhu 馮貴珠) (1869-8 July 1960) was a British Protestant Christian missionary in China. She served with the China Inland Mission (CIM)