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About The Book: Shoshie the Hindoo Zenana Teacher is a work by Harriette G. Brittan, which sheds light on the life and struggles of women in India during the 19th century. The book highlights the challenges faced by female teachers in the Zenana, the secluded spaces where women lived in traditional Hindu households. Shoshie, the central character, is a Zenana teacher who works to educate women in a society that often denied them basic rights. Through this story, Brittan draws attention to the importance of female education and advocates for social reform, offering a glimpse into the cultural and gender dynamics of India at the time. About The Author: Harriette G. Brittan (1822–1897) was a British-born American missionary who dedicated her life to serving in Liberia, India, and Japan. After facing health challenges in Africa, she moved to India, where she worked for twenty years, focusing on women's education and welfare. In 1880, she established the Brittan Girls’ School in Japan, later known as Yokohama Eiwa Gakuin. She authored several books, including Kardoo, the Hindoo Girl and Thomas Toomey, highlighting social issues in the regions she served. Brittan retired from active mission work at 63 and passed away in 1897 shortly after returning. The Title 'Shoshie the Hindoo Zenana Teacher written/authored/edited by Harriette G. Brittan', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369203291 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 263 (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 13.34 x 21.59 cms.