This is the definitive biography of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christian missions. William Carey, Joshua Marshman, and William Ward were the pioneers of the Serampore Mission, an evangelical movement that transformed the lives of countless individuals in India and beyond. Based on extensive research and never-before-published materials, this book provides a vivid and engaging portrait of the men and women behind one of the most inspiring stories in Christian history. 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.