John Wilson (1804–1875) was a Christian missionary and philanthropist. He spent most of his working life in India, where he built churches and schools, and founded the institutions now known as Wilson College and the University of Mumbai. First published in 1878, this biography was compiled by George Smith (1833–1919), at the request of Wilson's son. As former editor of the Calcutta Review, Smith was an expert on Wilson's career, and having met him on his own travels to India, held him and his work in high esteem. The book traces Wilson's life from his childhood to his final days. It reveals his patient mediation between native Indians and their rulers, his groundbreaking and lasting influence on their lives, and his pivotal role in the British government's efforts to help India and its neighbouring countries. It remains of great interest to scholars of religious and Asian studies.
| ISBN: | 9781108050456 |
| Publication date: | 7th June 2012 |
| Author: | George Smith |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 678 pages |
| Series: | Cambridge Library Collection - South Asian History |
| Genres: |
Asian history Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy Christianity Religious mission and Religious Conversion Biography: historical, political and military |
John Wilson (1804–1875) was a Christian missionary and philanthropist. He spent most of his working life in India, where he built churches and schools, and founded the institutions now known as Wilson College and the University of Mumbai. First published in 1878, this biography was compiled by George Smith (1833–1919), at the request of Wilson's son. As former editor of the Calcutta Review, Smith was an expert on Wilson's career, and having met him on his own travels to India, held him and his work in high esteem. The book traces Wilson's life from his childhood to his final days. It reveals his patient mediation between native Indians and their rulers, his groundbreaking and lasting influence on their lives, and his pivotal role in the British government's efforts to help India and its neighbouring countries. It remains of great interest to scholars of religious and Asian studies.
Life of John Wilson, D.D. F.R.S. features in the following genres: Asian history, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy, Christianity, Religious mission and Religious Conversion, Biography: historical, political and military
Life of John Wilson, D.D. F.R.S. is available in Paperback
Life of John Wilson, D.D. F.R.S. was written by George Smith and published by Cambridge University Press
Life of John Wilson, D.D. F.R.S. has 678 pages
Yes it is part of Cambridge Library Collection - South Asian History series
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