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About the Book: Life by the Ganges: Or Faith and Victory by Mrs. Mullens offers a vivid narrative of Christian missionary life and challenges along the Ganges River in 19th-century India. Blending personal experience with spiritual reflection, the book highlights the transformative power of Christian faith among native converts and missionary families. Through stories of devotion, cultural encounters, and perseverance, Mullens illustrates the trials and triumphs of spreading Christianity in a deeply traditional society, emphasizing moral strength and divine guidance in overcoming adversity. About the Author: Hana Catherine Mullens (1826–1861) was a pioneering European missionary, educator, and writer in colonial India. Fluent in Bengali, she championed women's education through zenana missions and led a girls' boarding school in Calcutta. She is credited with writing Phulmani O Karunar Bibaran (1852), considered by some the first Bengali novel. Mullens also translated religious texts and promoted Christian teachings among Indian women. Her legacy lies in advancing female literacy, cross-cultural engagement, and early contributions to Bengali literature and women's empowerment. The Title 'Life by The Ganges: Or Faith And Victory written/authored/edited by Mrs. Mullens', published in the year 1867. The ISBN 9789371694933 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 306 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hinduism. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: