The Life and Times of David Hare: First Secular Educationist of India
Author: Peary Chand Mittra
ISBN: 9788196405380
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Book Overview
This is the remarkable story of a Scotsman who arrived in Calcutta in 1801 to make a living as a watchmaker but remained in the city, having dedicated his life to the cause of upliftment of Indians through modern education. Several leading institutions of the city, founded and nurtured by him, contributed significantly to the Bengal Renaissance and continue to prosper today. He successfully kept religion out of the classroom, no mean feat in an era when traditional learning was deeply religious and efforts were being made to spread the Christian evangelical influence in schools and colleges through missionaries. Almost more Bengali than Bengalis themselves, he was hailed as a Mahatma for his selfless, untiring efforts as well as thoughtful and boundless care for his students, many of whom became his lifelong friends. David Hare is that rarest of the rare personages of the colonial era who worked for the sole benefit of his adopted country without any expectation of reward or even, recognition.
Browse this title within our Autobiography collection. Edition details: English, 160 pages. Reference ISBN: 9788196405380.
About the Author
Peary Chand Mittra (1814–1883) was an eminent member of Young Bengal, journalist, and author of the first Bengali novel Alaler Gharer Dulal.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9788196405380
- Publisher
- Bee Books
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
This is the remarkable story of a Scotsman who arrived in Calcutta in 1801 to make a living as a watchmaker but remained in the city, having dedicated his life to the cause of upliftment of Indians through modern education. Several leading institutions of the city, founded and nurtured by him,...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll be drawn into the quietly powerful life of a man who changed India not through power or preaching, but through education. This book shows how David Hare shaped modern Indian learning, defended secular classrooms, and nurtured generations of thinkers during the Bengal Renaissance. It’s an inspiring, deeply human portrait that makes history feel personal, meaningful, and surprisingly relevant to today’s debates on education and reform.
- Published by Bee Books.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 160.
Catalog Description
This is the remarkable story of a Scotsman who arrived in Calcutta in 1801 to make a living as a watchmaker but remained in the city, having dedicated his life to the cause of upliftment of Indians through modern education. Several leading institutions of the city, founded and nurtured by him, contributed significantly to the Bengal Renaissance and continue to prosper today. He successfully kept religion out of the classroom, no mean feat in an era when traditional learning was deeply religious and efforts were being made to spread the Christian evangelical influence in schools and colleges through missionaries. Almost more Bengali than Bengalis themselves, he was hailed as a Mahatma for...
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