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100 1 _aKennedy, James,
_d1815-1899
245 1 0 _aLife and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-24
508 _aProduced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877" by James Kennedy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the experiences and insights of a missionary in India, focusing particularly on his time in Benares and Kumaon, as well as the broader context of missionary work and life in India during that period. The narrative covers a range of subjects, including cultural observations, geographical descriptions, and personal reminiscences, weaving together a rich tapestry of the missionary experience. The opening of this work introduces readers to Kennedy's journey from England to India, starting with his long voyage and arrival in Calcutta in 1839. From there, he recounts his first impressions of Calcutta and the subsequent journey to Benares. Kennedy's keen observations of the landscape, the people he encounters, and the missionary life he adopts provide a vivid portrayal of the challenges and opportunities faced by those in the field. He reflects on the cultural differences, the climate, and the intricate social dynamics of the region, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his missionary work and the communities he engages with throughout his time in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMissionaries
653 _aMissions -- India
653 _aIndia -- Description and travel
653 _aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24416
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