Rev. Felix Carey : medical missionary and linguist
Author :Palit, Chittabrata
Keywords :Carey, Felix, -- 1786-1822
Missionaries, Medical
Issue Date :2012-07
Publisher :National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata
Description :The article gives a biographical sketch of Rev. Felix Carey medical missionary and linguist. Details of his life in Bengal, when his father was posted as manager for Indigo Industry in Malda district. Felix become full-fledged missionary preacher at an early age of 14 years and 2 months. Felix was an expert printer, compositor and proofreader. Felix learned Sanskrit, Hindustani and Bengali. He was also engaged in medical services in Serampore, Calcutta, Burma.
Description :Includes bibliographical references.
Source :National Council of Science Museums
Type :Article
Received From :National Council of Science Museums
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Palit, Chittabrata
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2017-06-16T05:13:37Z
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2017-06-16T05:13:37Z
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Includes bibliographical references.
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2012-07
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The article gives a biographical sketch of Rev. Felix Carey medical missionary and linguist. Details of his life in Bengal, when his father was posted as manager for Indigo Industry in Malda district. Felix become full-fledged missionary preacher at an early age of 14 years and 2 months. Felix was an expert printer, compositor and proofreader. Felix learned Sanskrit, Hindustani and Bengali. He was also engaged in medical services in Serampore, Calcutta, Burma.
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