An Heroic Bishop: The Life-Story Of French Of Lahore (1913)

By Eugene Stock and Stock Eugene 1836-1928

Book Overview

""An Heroic Bishop: The Life-Story Of French Of Lahore"" is a biographical book written by Eugene Stock and published in 1913. The book tells the story of French of Lahore, a bishop who dedicated his life to serving the Christian community in India. French was born in England in 1855 and was ordained as a priest in 1880. He was sent to India as a missionary in 1884 and quickly became known for his dedication and hard work. French was appointed as the Bishop of Lahore in 1899 and served in this position until his death in 1909. The book provides a detailed account of French's life, from his childhood in England to his work as a missionary in India. It describes his struggles and challenges as he worked to establish the Christian faith in a predominantly Hindu and Muslim country. The book also highlights French's efforts to improve the lives of the people in his community, including his work to establish schools and hospitals. Overall, ""An Heroic Bishop: The Life-Story Of French Of Lahore"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of a man who dedicated his life to serving others. It provides a unique insight into the life of a missionary in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116408609X
• ISBN13: 9781164086093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"