An Account of Assam - Couverture souple

Compiler: Francis Hamilton, Editor: S. K. Bhuyan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9369209581 ISBN 13 : 9789369209583

Editeur : Gyan Publishing House, 2025

Synopsis

About The Book: An Account of Assam, compiled by Francis Hamilton and edited by Surya Kumar Bhuyan, is a comprehensive work that details the geography, natural history, and society of Assam during the early 19th century. Hamilton, a Scottish surgeon and botanist, conducted extensive surveys in Assam, documenting its flora, fauna, and culture. Bhuyan's editing enhances the text with contextual explanations, making it accessible for modern readers. This work remains a significant historical resource for understanding Assam’s environment, people, and early British interactions with the region. About The Complier: Francis Buchanan Hamilton (1762–1829) was a Scottish surgeon, surveyor, and botanist who made notable contributions as a geographer and zoologist during his time in India. He is known for his work in botany, zoology, and ichthyology. The botanical author abbreviation "Buch.-Ham." honors his descriptions of plants and animals. About The Editor: Rai Bahadur Surya Kumar Bhuyan (1892–1964) was a prominent writer, historian, educator, and social activist from Assam. He contributed extensively to Assamese literature, writing on history, biographies, and essays. Bhuyan was the first Assamese to become Principal of Cotton College, Guwahati, and served as Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University. He compiled historical texts like Assam Buranji and Kamrupar Buranji. Awarded the Padma Shri in 1956, he played a pivotal role in shaping Assam’s educational and historical landscape. The Title 'An Account of Assam written/authored/edited by Compiler: Francis Hamilton, Editor: S. K. Bhuyan', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369209583 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 123 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Gyan Publishing House
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9369209581
• ISBN 13: 9789369209583
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 123
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• Personne responsable: non disponible