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About The Book: "Stephen Hislop: Pioneer Missionary & Naturalist in Central India (1844-1863)" portrays Hislop's remarkable legacy. The book details Hislop's endeavors, such as establishing the Nagpur Mission and his pivotal role during Nagpur's rescue in the Mutiny Year. His diverse interests in Gond ethnology, archaeology, and naturalist pursuits are illuminated, alongside his resilience against illness and civil administration reforms. Authored under personal loss, the narrative serves as a testament to Hislop's enduring impact on Central Indian history. Acknowledging contributions from contemporaries like Rev. Robert Hunter and Professor Duns, the book stands Hislop's pioneering spirit and enduring influence on the intersection of missions and science. About The Author: George Smith CIE FRGS LLD (1833–1919) was a 19th-century Scottish historian and geographer who spent his working life in India. His University of Edinburgh graduating around 1850. In 1855, he moved to Calcutta, in India, to act as the first Principal of the Doveton College, a boys' school in Madras. In 1856, he became a Fellow of the University of Calcutta and also began to operate as their Examiner. From 1857, he was editor of the Calcutta Review. From 1860 he was the official Indian correspondent for The Times of London. The Title 'Stephen Hislop: Pioneer Missionary & Naturalist in Central India from 1844 to 1864 written/authored/edited by George Smith', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362080493 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 416 (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 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: