Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Christian F. Swartz: An Early Missionary in India is a biography written by James Barton Longacre in 1830. The book tells the story of Christian Frederick Swartz, a German missionary who spent over 40 years in India, spreading the Christian faith and working to improve the lives of the people he encountered. Swartz arrived in India in 1750 as a member of the Danish-Halle Mission, and quickly became known for his dedication to the people he served. He learned several Indian languages and worked to translate the Bible into Tamil and Telugu, making it accessible to the local population. Throughout his life, Swartz also worked to improve the social and economic conditions of the people he encountered. He established schools and hospitals, and worked to abolish the practice of suttee (the burning of widows on their husband's funeral pyre). The book provides a detailed account of Swartz's life and work, drawing on letters and other primary sources. It also provides insight into the broader historical context of colonial India, and the challenges faced by early Christian missionaries. Overall, The Life of Christian F. Swartz is a fascinating and inspiring account of a remarkable individual who devoted his life to serving others.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.
