A Descriptive Dictionary of the Indian Islands & Adjacent Countries [Hardcover]

Idioma: inglés

Editorial: Gyan Publishing House, 2024

8121270464 / 9788121270465

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Language: English. About The Book: In this book, the author departs from the original plan of releasing a second edition, opting instead for an alphabetically arranged compendium. Encompassing diverse facets of the Indian and Philippine Archipelagos, the book draws from seven additional years of local experience in India following the 1820, The passage delves into Musa textilis, a banana type known as abaca, extensively cultivated in Luzon and the Bisaya Islands for fibers, surpassing cotton in local importance. Dampier's 1686 account offers insights into abaca's dual utility for food and clothing, underlining its significant exports from Manila. About The Author: John Crawfurd (1783–1868), a Scottish physician and colonial administrator, served as the last Resident of Singapore. In retirement, he authored significant works, including the "Journal of an Embassy to the Court of Ava in 1827" and the "Descriptive Dictionary of the Indian Islands and Adjacent Countries" (1856). A historian critical of European actions in Asia, Crawfurd's major work was the "History of the Indian Archipelago" (1820). As an Orientalist, he collaborated on "An Historical and Descriptive Account of China" (1836) and contributed to Austronesian linguistics. Criticizing the perceived backwardness of the Indian economy, Crawfurd advocated financial reforms and investment in raw materials. His views on agrarian economies influencing absolute governance were referenced by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The Title 'A Descriptive Dictionary of the Indian Islands & Adjacent Countries written/authored/edited by John Crawfurd', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121270465 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 467 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geography. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol: 467.…

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Título
A Descriptive Dictionary of the Indian Islands & Adjacent Countries [Hardcover]
Autor
John Crawfurd
Editorial
Gyan Publishing House
Año de publicación
2024
Estado
New
Encuadernación
Hardcover
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
8121270464
ISBN 13
9788121270465

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