Recollections of Alexander Duff: And of the Mission College Which He Founded In Calcutta

Here's a copy of Recollections of Alexander Duff by Lal Behari Day – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 267 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

Recollections of Alexander Duff: And of the Mission College Which He Founded In Calcutta is a memoir highlighting the life and work of Alexander Duff, a pioneering Scottish missionary and educator in India. The book details Duff’s efforts in establishing the General Assembly’s Institution (now Scottish Church College) in Calcutta in 1830, emphasizing his commitment to spreading Western education and Christian values. It reflects on the challenges and successes of the mission college, its impact on Indian society, and Duff’s role in promoting modern education amidst traditional structures. The work offers valuable insights into early missionary education in colonial India.

Book details

• Author: Lal Behari Day
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 267
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1879

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