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About The Book: A Year With the Bahá’ís in India and Burma by Sydney Sprague is a firsthand account of his travels and experiences as one of the first Western Bahá’ís to visit South Asia in 1904. The book documents his encounters with local Bahá’ís, interfaith dialogues, and the cultural and spiritual atmosphere of the time. Sprague reflects on the spread of the Bahá’í Faith, the dedication of its followers, and the challenges they faced. Through vivid descriptions and personal insights, he offers a unique perspective on the early Bahá’í community in the East and its growing global significance. About The Author: Sydney Sprague (1875–1943) was an American Bahá’í pioneer and educator from Wisconsin who embraced the Bahá’í Faith and traveled to Asia in 1904, visiting India and Burma. In 1908, he settled in Tehran, serving as principal of the Tarbiyat School. He married into a prominent Bahá’í family but resigned from the Faith in 1914 after his in-laws were expelled. Facing personal and spiritual hardships, he sought reconciliation and was reinstated in 1941. He remained active in the Los Angeles Bahá’í community until his death. His experiences were chronicled in A Year With the Bahá’ís in India and Burma. The Title 'A Year With the Bahais in India and Burma written/authored/edited by Sydney Sprague', published in the year 1908. The ISBN 9789370970472 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 88 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: