""A Short Account of the Lives of the Bishops of Calcutta"" is a historical book written by William Crawford Bromehead in 1876. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the lives of the bishops who served in the Calcutta diocese during the British colonial era. The author traces the history of the diocese from its inception in the early 19th century to the mid-1870s, highlighting the contributions of each bishop towards the growth and development of the Anglican Church in India. The book covers the lives of notable bishops such as Thomas Fanshawe Middleton, Daniel Wilson, George Edward Lynch Cotton, and Robert Milman, among others. The author also sheds light on the challenges faced by the bishops in their mission to spread Christianity in a predominantly Hindu and Muslim country. The book is an excellent resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history of Christianity in India.Gathered From Their Published Biographies And From Other Sources.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.