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About The Book: Bishop Heber: Poet and Chief Missionary to the East is a biography of Reginald Heber, the second Bishop of Calcutta, who served from 1823 until his death. Written by George Smith, the book traces Heber's life as a scholar, poet, and missionary, emphasizing his role in the Church of England's missionary efforts in India during the 19th century. The book highlights Heber's commitment to social reform, including his emphasis on the education of native people, while examining the missionary and colonial dynamics of British rule in India. About The Author: George Smith (1840–1876) was a pioneering British author and also an English classical scholar. Smith made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient literature. He has worked for the British Museum and wrote books which gave an insight into the understanding of ancient culture. He has left behind a legacy that would influence generations of scholars. He revolutionized the study of ancient texts and provided key insights into the historical and literary worlds of the ancient Near East. The Title 'Bishop Heber: Poet and Chief Missionary to the East Second Lord Bishop of Calcutta, 1783-1826 written/authored/edited by George Smith', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369203369 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 2900 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Biography. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms.