Memoir of ... Wm.C. Burns

Book excerpt: This book is a memoir of WMC Burns, a Scottish missionary who served in India during the late 19th century. Written by Burns' granddaughter, Islay Burns, the book offers a moving portrait of a man dedicated to his faith and his work. Burns was a pioneer in the field of education in India, and founded several schools for boys and girls. The book is a testament to the power of faith and the enduring legacy of one man's commitment to serving others. 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.