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About The Book: The Awakening of India is a memoir by William Arthur Stanton, an Baptist missionary who spent four decades among the Telugu-speaking people of South India. Arriving in 1896, Stanton documents his experiences, challenges, and observations as he worked to spread Christianity. The book offers insights into the cultural, social, and political landscape of the region during British colonial rule. Stanton reflects on the complexities of missionary work, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the evolving dynamics of Indian society. His narrative provides a unique perspective on India's awakening during a transformative period. About The Author: William Arthur Stanton was an American Baptist missionary who devoted his life to religious service in South India. Born in 1867 in Lowell, Massachusetts, he was ordained in 1892, the same year he married Fanny Elizabeth Forward. Stanton spent over 40 years in India, working to spread Christian teachings, build churches, and support local communities. A graduate of Colgate University and Hamilton Theological Seminary, he was awarded a Doctor of Divinity in 1910. His letters and missionary records (1892–1955) offer deep insights into his faith, dedication, and the cultural interactions between Western missionaries and Indian society during British colonial rule. The Title 'The Awakening of India: Forty Years Among the Telugus written/authored/edited by William Arthur Stanton', published in the year 1950. The ISBN 9789371696630 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 264 (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.