In Western India

In Western India

John Murray Mitchell

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781104263812
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In Western India: Recollections Of My Early Missionary Life is a memoir written by John Murray Mitchell and published in 1899. The book details Mitchell’s experiences as a missionary in Western India during the mid-19th century. Mitchell describes his journey from his native Scotland to India, his struggles to adapt to the local culture and language, and his efforts to spread Christianity among the local population. The book also provides insights into the social and political conditions of India during the colonial period, including the caste system, the influence of British rule, and the impact of Western education on Indian society. Mitchell’s personal anecdotes and reflections offer a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of missionary work in a foreign land. Overall, In Western India is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on the complex interplay between religion, culture, and politics in colonial India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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