This historic volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the charitable institutions that were established by the British in Calcutta and its vicinity. From hospitals and orphanages to schools and relief organizations, Charles Lushington's account explores the motivations behind the founding of these institutions and the impact they had on the local community. Whether you are a historian, a philanthropist, or simply interested in the history of charitable organizations, this book is a valuable resource. 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.