This absorbing history tells the story of the Oxford Mission to Calcutta, a pioneering organization that sought to improve the lives of the city's poorest inhabitants. From its humble beginnings in the late 19th century to its transformation into a major social institution, the Oxford Mission played a vital role in shaping India's modern history. With its vivid descriptions of life in Calcutta, its insightful analysis of the mission's work, and its memorable characters, Longridge's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, philanthropy, and social change. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.