This book tells the fascinating history of Christian missions in India, from the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century to the struggles and triumphs of the Protestant missions in the 19th century. The author, D.D. Rufus Anderson, was a leading figure in the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions and spent many years in India, giving him a unique perspective on the subject.

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