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Bombay Church

  • Hardback
  • 120 pages
  • Publisher: Hutson Street Press
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 0.8 cm

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For students of colonial and church history.

Details the building of a landmark in Bombay.

Shows how faith shaped early colonial society.

A fascinating historical account detailing the construction and significance of the early English church in Bombay.

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"Bombay Church, Or, a True Account of the Building and Finishing [Sic] the English Church at Bombay" offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of British colonial presence in India. Penned by Richard Cobbe, this historical work details the construction of the English church in Bombay, providing insights into the challenges, resources, and individuals involved in establishing a place of worship for the English community in the 18th century.

Cobbe's account is not merely a chronicle of construction; it is a window into the social, religious, and architectural landscape of the time. Readers will discover details about the materials used, the labor force employed, and the significance of the church as a symbol of English identity in a foreign land. This book is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of religion, colonialism, and architectural 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

  • Title

    Bombay Church

  • Author

    Richard Cobbe

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Hutson Street Press

  • Published

    May 2025

  • Weight

    350g

  • Page Count

    120

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 0.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9781023899833

  • ISBN-10

    1023899833

  • Eden Code

    7244667