Publisher's Synopsis
Scenes Among Which We Labor is a book written by the wife of a missionary in Bengal in 1868. The book provides a detailed description of the daily life, customs, and traditions of the people living in Bengal during the 19th century. The author shares her experiences of living in a foreign land and working alongside her husband to spread Christianity among the locals.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of life in Bengal. The author talks about the climate, the geography, and the natural resources of the region. She also discusses the social structure, the caste system, and the religious beliefs of the people.One of the main themes of the book is the author's observations of the status of women in Bengal. She talks about the oppressive practices that women were subjected to and highlights the need for women's education and empowerment.The book also provides insights into the challenges faced by the missionaries in their work. The author talks about the difficulties of learning the local language, the resistance faced by the locals, and the lack of resources available to the missionaries.Overall, Scenes Among Which We Labor is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the lives of the people of Bengal during the 19th century. It is a testament to the courage and dedication of the missionaries who worked tirelessly to bring about social and cultural change in the region.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.
