This book provides an in-depth look at the life of David Coit Scudder, a missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in Southern India. The letters included in this book shed light on the challenges faced by Scudder, and his immense dedication to his work despite adversity. This book is a testament to the legacy of an inspiring missionary and is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history and Christianity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.