This memoir is a poignant tribute to the life and work of William Carey, a pioneer in the field of Christian missions in India. Drawing on personal letters, journal entries, and other primary sources, the authors provide a vivid portrait of Carey's character, faith, and passion for spreading the gospel. This book is an inspiring and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions. 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.