Synopsis This new historical study of Robert Caldwell's life and work was commissioned by his missionary society in London, the USPG. Robert caldwell's "contribution to both Christianity in South India and the cultural awakening of the region is unmatched during the last two hundred years". These are the words of Dr MSS Pandian, Visiting Fellow at the Centre for the Study of developing Societies, Delhi, who has helped edit the book in conjunction with the Revd Dr Daniel O'Connor, a Vice-President of the USPG and a former teacher and chaplain at St Stephen's College, Delhi.