Description: The first full-length biography of Rev. Long, one of the most remarkable Protestant missionaries working in India in the 19th century, examining his work and activities in the context of his own background, philosophy and motivation as well as the political and cultural climate of the day.
Review Quotes:
'A most valuable and welcome study of one of the most notable, if unconventional, missionaries in 19th-century India. A book which will be of value to anyone interested in the history of missions as well as in Indian social and cultural history.' - Michael Lard, Asian Affairs
'Oddie has made an outstanding contribution to our understanding of the role of religion in colonial South Asia, and this book is an illustrious addition to that corpus. It is to be highly recommended for filling an important gap in the literature.' - Society for Hindu-Christian Studies