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About The Book: City, Rice-Swamp, and Hill (1893) by W. Johnson is a missionary manual published by the London Missionary Society. The book provides insights into the geography, culture, and social conditions of various regions in India, aiming to inform and guide Christian missionary work. It delves into the contrasts between urban centers, rural rice-growing areas, and hilly terrains, highlighting the diverse challenges and opportunities each presents for missionary activities. The work reflects the colonial perspective of the time, emphasizing the need for missionary engagement in different ecological and cultural settings across India. About The Author: W. Johnson (1842–1895) was a British surveyor and civil servant in colonial India, noted for his geographical and administrative contributions. Serving in the Survey of India, he undertook extensive expeditions in Ladakh and Central Asia. Johnson is best known for proposing the "Johnson Line" in the 1860s, marking the boundary between British India and China in the Aksai Chin region—a line later central to India-China border disputes. His detailed reports and maps advanced British understanding of the region’s topography and ethnography. Johnson's work reflected both imperial interests and a deep engagement with the geography and cultures of the frontier. The Title 'City, Rice-Swamp, And Hill written/authored/edited by W. Johnson', published in the year 1893. The ISBN 9789371699723 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 232 (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.