Isabella Thoburn

Isabella Thoburn was a pioneering American missionary who founded the Lucknow Women’s College in India. In this biography, co-written by Thoburn’s colleague William Fitzjames Oldham, we learn about her work and legacy, as well as the broader social and cultural context of 19th-century India. This book is both an inspiring story of one woman’s dedication to education and a fascinating glimpse into a different time and place.

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