Life Of Isabella Thoburn (1903)

By James Mills Thoburn

Book Overview

The book ""Life Of Isabella Thoburn"" is a biographical account of the pioneering Christian missionary Isabella Thoburn, written by her brother J.M. Thoburn and published in 1903. Isabella Thoburn was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to spreading Christianity and education among women in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book chronicles her early life in Ohio, her education at Oberlin College, and her decision to become a missionary in India. It describes her struggles and triumphs in establishing schools and colleges for girls and women, including the famous Isabella Thoburn College in Lucknow, which still exists today. The book also provides insights into the social and cultural conditions of India during that era, and the challenges faced by women in pursuing education and careers. Overall, ""Life Of Isabella Thoburn"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of a woman who made a significant impact on the lives of countless people in India and beyond.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: 1164101234
• ISBN13: 9781164101239
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"