A Biographical Sketch Of David Hare (1877)

By Peary Chand Mittra

Book Overview

A Biographical Sketch Of David Hare is a book written by Peary Chand Mittra, originally published in 1877. The book is a detailed account of the life of David Hare, a prominent figure in the history of education in India. Hare was a Scottish philanthropist who played a significant role in the establishment of the Hindu College in Calcutta (now Kolkata), which later became the Presidency College.The book provides a comprehensive overview of Hare's life, starting from his birth in Scotland in 1775, to his arrival in India in 1800, and his subsequent involvement in the education system of the country. Mittra describes Hare's early life, his education, and his career as a merchant before he became involved in social and educational reform.The book also covers Hare's philanthropic activities, including his efforts to improve the education of girls and women in India, and his role in the establishment of the Bethune School for Girls in Calcutta. Mittra also describes Hare's involvement in the establishment of the Calcutta School Book Society, which aimed to provide affordable textbooks to students in India.Overall, A Biographical Sketch Of David Hare is a fascinating account of the life of a remarkable individual who made significant contributions to the education system in India. Mittra's detailed and well-researched biography provides valuable insights into the social and educational context of colonial India, as well as the life and work of David Hare.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166594637
• ISBN13: 9781166594633
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"