Visionary pioneer?

Although much has been written already about these events 200 years ago, thoughtful readers will still find plenty to stimulate their thinking today. Since Appleby himself served in South India for many years with the Grace Baptist Mission and writes from a Reformed standpoint, he is well-placed to handle the many facets of William Carey’s life as pastor, evangelist, pioneer missionary, team leader, linguist, translator, educationalist, botanist horticulturalist, and social reformer.

Valerie Griffiths