Memoir Of William Carey: Late Missionary To Bengal, Professor Of Oriental Languages In The College Of Fort William, Calcutta (1837) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164946519)

Memoir of William Carey is a book written by Eustace Carey, the son of William Carey, who was a prominent missionary in Bengal during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is a detailed account of William Carey's life, from his humble beginnings as a cobbler's apprentice in England to his eventual rise as a professor of Oriental languages at the College of Fort William in Calcutta.The memoir covers Carey's early years as a Baptist minister in England, his decision to become a missionary to India, and his struggles to establish a mission in a country that was largely hostile to Christianity. It also details his efforts to translate the Bible into Bengali and other Indian languages, a task that took him over 30 years to complete.The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of Christian missions. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in India, as well as for those interested in the life and work of William Carey.With An Introductory Essay.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.

Author: Eustace Carey
ISBN-10: 116494651X
ISBN-13: 9781164946519
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 474
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d