Allen, David O

India ancient and modern. Geographical, historical, political, social and religious; with a particular account of the state and prospects of Christianity

Boston: John P. Jewett and Company; Cleveland: Jewett, Proctor and Worthington; New York: Sheldon, Lamport and Blakeman, 1856. 9.75 x 6 in., pp. xii, 618; engraved folding map; full brown cloth; joints and corners rubbed, spine ends worn, occasional spotting, a few light pencil annotations, ownership signature of Christian G Pappas on pastedown, good and sound. Allen was an American born missionary who worked in India for 26 years. He supervised the translation of the bible into Marathi. The final 100 pages of his survey India Ancient and Modern is dedicated to the state of Christianity in the country. Item #71373

Price: $75.00