Description
Life In The Mission, The Camp, And The Zenáná offers a rare first-hand account of missionary experiences in 19th-century India. Written by Helen Douglas, this work spans six years of observations and encounters across diverse settings including mission stations, military camps, and the zenána—the secluded quarters of upper-class Muslim and Hindu women.
Douglas provides detailed insights into daily life, cultural practices, and the intersection of Victorian missionary zeal with Indian society. Her narrative captures the complexities of colonial India, including interactions with local populations, the challenges of spreading Christianity, and the lived experiences of women in segregated spaces. The work serves as both a historical document and a window into the perspectives of 19th-century Western observers documenting their experiences in the subcontinent.
This third edition, published by Gyan Publishing House, preserves this important historical text for modern readers interested in missionary history, colonial India, women’s experiences, and cross-cultural encounters.
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