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About The Book: Thoburn and India by William Harris Crawford offers a comprehensive account of Daniel Thoburn, an American missionary and educator in 19th-century India. The book details Thoburn's significant contributions to spreading Christianity, building churches, and establishing schools in India. It examines his efforts to promote education and religious conversion in a predominantly Hindu society, as well as the challenges he faced in his mission. Crawford's work provides valuable insight into the role of Christian missionaries in colonial India, emphasizing their influence on cultural, educational, and social developments during this transformative period in Indian history. About The Author: William Harris Crawford (1772–1834) was a prominent American politician who served as U.S. Secretary of War and Secretary of the Treasury. Born in Virginia, he moved to Georgia, where he became a successful lawyer and politician. Crawford served in the U.S. Senate, as president pro tempore, and as minister to France during the War of 1812. He later held key cabinet positions under Presidents Madison and Monroe. Despite a debilitating stroke, Crawford ran for president in 1824 but lost in a contingent election to John Quincy Adams. He returned to Georgia, later serving on the state superior court. The Title 'Thoburn and India written/authored/edited by William Henry Crawford', published in the year 1909. The ISBN 9789370971912 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 310 (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 Vol: