Bøger af MacLeod Wylie

Wylie's work explores the history and challenges of Christian missionary work in Bengal, with a focus on the 19th century. Filled with stories of triumph and tragedy, this book is an inspiring and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The English Captives in Oudh: An Episode in the History of the Mutinies of 1857-58 is a historical book written by Wylie and Macleod. The book is based on the events that took place during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. The authors provide a detailed account of the capture and imprisonment of English civilians and soldiers by Indian rebels in Oudh, a region in northern India.The book covers the period from May to November 1857, during which the English captives were held captive by the rebels. The authors describe the harsh conditions that the captives had to endure, including lack of food and water, unsanitary living conditions, and physical abuse. The book also sheds light on the efforts made by the British government to rescue the captives and restore order in the region.The authors draw upon primary sources, including letters and journals written by the captives themselves, to provide a vivid and compelling account of the events. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the political and social climate of India during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, imperialism, and the struggle for independence in India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Gospel in Burmah is a book written by Mrs. Macleod Wylie and published in 1859. The book tells the story of Christian missionaries who traveled to Burma (now known as Myanmar) in the mid-19th century to spread the Gospel. The missionaries faced many challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, and political instability in the region. Despite these obstacles, they were able to establish churches and convert many Burmese people to Christianity. The book also includes descriptions of the Burmese people and their customs, as well as the natural beauty of the country. The Gospel in Burmah is a fascinating account of the early days of Christian missionary work in Southeast Asia and provides insight into the challenges and successes of this important movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.