India

India: Country, People, Missions is a book written by John Talbot Gracey and published in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive overview of India, including its geography, history, culture, and religion. It also explores the various missions that were established in India during the 19th century, with a focus on the work of the Church Missionary Society.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of India. The first section provides an overview of the country's geography, including its rivers, mountains, and climate. The second section explores the history of India, from the Indus Valley Civilization to the British Raj. The third section delves into Indian culture, including its music, dance, and literature. The fourth section examines the various religions practiced in India, including Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.The final section of the book focuses on the work of the Church Missionary Society in India. Gracey provides an in-depth look at the challenges faced by missionaries in India, including language barriers, cultural differences, and political instability. He also highlights the successes and failures of various missionary efforts, and provides insights into the lives of individual missionaries.Overall, India: Country, People, Missions is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of India, as well as the work of Christian missionaries in the 19th century. Gracey's writing is clear and engaging, and his insights into Indian culture and religion are illuminating. The book remains relevant today as a historical document and a window into the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and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.