The British and Foreign Bible Society is one of the oldest and most respected organizations in the world, dedicated to the dissemination of the Bible across the globe. In this book, John Owen provides a detailed account of its history, from its founding to its first ten years of operation. He covers various topics such as the challenges facing the organization, its successes, and its impact on society. This is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the Bible and its impact on society. 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 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. 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.