Things Indian (Classic Reprint): Being Discursive Notes on Various Subjects Connected With India - Couverture souple

William Crooke

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330313399 ISBN 13 : 9781330313398

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the rich tapestry of India through its people, customs, and everyday life. A sweeping collection of observations traverses languages, traditions, beliefs, and social practices across many Indian communities. This volume presents vivid glimpses into rituals, crafts, festivals, and daily life, offering readers a window into a diverse continent’s past and present.

This edition delivers a wide-ranging panorama grounded in careful note-taking and historical context. It connects the dots between ancient customs and evolving social norms, helping readers understand how region, caste, religion, and geography shape everyday life in India.

• Insight into languages, writing systems, and scripts used across the subcontinent.


• Profiles of communities, from farmers and traders to artisans and temple workers.


• Descriptions of rites, festivals, and moral codes that guide behavior and social status.


• Notes on crafts, architecture, and material culture that reveal local ingenuity.

Ideal for readers curious about the cultural mosaic of India and for anyone seeking a window into historical perspectives on Indian society, religion, and daily life.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330313399
• ISBN 13: 9781330313398
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 564
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