Biography of Reginald Heber, Lord Bishop of Calcutta: Abridged for the Use of Young PersonsLeonard C. Bowles, 1831 - 352 pages |
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... India , as seemed adapted to the purpose of the present work . It is scarcely necessary to say that in preparing for ju- venile readers the biography of a man so free from secta- rian views as Bishop Heber , the Compiler has aimed to ...
... India , as seemed adapted to the purpose of the present work . It is scarcely necessary to say that in preparing for ju- venile readers the biography of a man so free from secta- rian views as Bishop Heber , the Compiler has aimed to ...
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... India --- Henry Martyn --- Dr- Middleton --- Romantic charm of the East --- Death of the Bishop of Calcutta - Mr Heber's appointment to the Bish- opric --- Conflict of his mind --- Accepts his appointment --- Farewell sermon at Hodnet ...
... India --- Henry Martyn --- Dr- Middleton --- Romantic charm of the East --- Death of the Bishop of Calcutta - Mr Heber's appointment to the Bish- opric --- Conflict of his mind --- Accepts his appointment --- Farewell sermon at Hodnet ...
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... India - Animals , Snakes - Visit to a wealthy native -- Botanical Garden -- Native female schools -Description of Calcutta - Mode of life - Climate , Cus- toms and Habits - Serampoor - Christmas - Titty Ghur- Burning of a widow ...
... India - Animals , Snakes - Visit to a wealthy native -- Botanical Garden -- Native female schools -Description of Calcutta - Mode of life - Climate , Cus- toms and Habits - Serampoor - Christmas - Titty Ghur- Burning of a widow ...
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... assisted , by every means within his power , the exertions of the various religious societies to which he belonged ; but more especially to India had his thoughts and views been anxiously di- rected . REGINALD HEBER . 87.
... assisted , by every means within his power , the exertions of the various religious societies to which he belonged ; but more especially to India had his thoughts and views been anxiously di- rected . REGINALD HEBER . 87.
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... India and on the appointment of Dr Middleton to its duties , his interest in that country increased ; he had long known and venerated the learning and piety of that excellent man , and faithful minister of Christ ; and he now watched ...
... India and on the appointment of Dr Middleton to its duties , his interest in that country increased ; he had long known and venerated the learning and piety of that excellent man , and faithful minister of Christ ; and he now watched ...
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