The Sikh Religion by Max Arthur Macauliffe
Who was Max Arthur Macauliffe? Known as Baba Max Arthur Macauliffe, was the First documented western convert to Sikhism. He was the first to translate the Guru Granth Sahib partially into English. Macauliffe is a supremely important figure in Sikhism. Our parents know about him but our generation doesn’t. Without him, much of the academic study of Sikhism would have started much much later. Macauliffe story is sort of a tragedy. This person left his lucrative job, did extensive research with disappearing Gyanis and created a counter for Trumpp Sikh history. Factually, it was correct with little bias for British Raj (like some place I get the feeling that he insinuated that Gurus wanted Britishers to occupy India forever). Apart from this bias, his work was excellent and against great odds. Sadly the Sikhs betrayed him. By the time he finished his work, anti British movement was at it's peak and sikhs gave him cold shoulder. I don't think he converted to Khalsa, but he did Nit...