The Awakening of India: Forty Years Among the Telugus

The Awakening of India: Forty Years Among the Telugus is a book written by William Arthur Stanton. The book is a memoir of his experiences in India, where he spent forty years among the Telugu people. The Telugus are a Dravidian ethnic group that primarily live in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.Stanton arrived in India in 1896 as a missionary and spent his time working with the Telugus. He writes about the culture, customs, and beliefs of the Telugu people, as well as his efforts to spread Christianity among them. The book also covers the political and social changes that took place in India during Stanton's time there, including the struggle for Indian independence.Throughout the book, Stanton reflects on his experiences and the lessons he learned during his time in India. He describes the challenges he faced as a missionary, including language barriers, cultural differences, and resistance to Christianity. He also writes about the friendships he formed with Telugu people and the impact they had on his life.Overall, The Awakening of India provides a unique perspective on Indian history and culture from the viewpoint of a Western missionary who lived among the Telugus for four decades. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian history, culture, or religion.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.