Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of the Life and Writings of the Right Reverend Reginald Heber, Late Lord Bishop of Calcutta is a biographical work written by Thomas Taylor and published in 1835. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of Reginald Heber, a prominent figure in the Church of England who served as the Bishop of Calcutta from 1823 until his untimely death in 1826. The memoirs cover Heber's early life, education, and ordination, as well as his work as a parish priest and his eventual appointment as Bishop of Calcutta. The book also explores Heber's travels throughout India and his efforts to promote Christianity and improve the lives of the Indian people. In addition to his work as a bishop, Heber was also a prolific writer and poet, and the book includes a detailed analysis of his literary works, including his famous hymns ""From Greenland's Icy Mountains"" and ""Holy, Holy, Holy."" Overall, Memoirs of the Life and Writings of the Right Reverend Reginald Heber, Late Lord Bishop of Calcutta provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
