The Life of Charles Grant: Sometime Member of Parliament for Inverness-Shire and Director of the East India Company

By Henry Morris

Book Overview

The Life of Charles Grant is a biographical account of the eponymous figure, who was a prominent Member of Parliament for Inverness-Shire and Director of the East India Company. Written by Henry Morris, the book chronicles Grant's life from his birth in 1746 to his death in 1823, tracing his journey from a humble Scottish family to a position of power and influence in both politics and business. The book explores Grant's role in the East India Company, his efforts to promote Christianity and education in India, and his involvement in the abolition of the slave trade. Morris also delves into Grant's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his marriage to a woman from a wealthy family, and his friendships with notable figures such as William Wilberforce and Charles James Fox. Through extensive research and a detailed narrative, The Life of Charles Grant offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of a significant figure in British history.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: 1163296759
• ISBN13: 9781163296752
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"