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Hardcover, no dust jacket. Ex-library. Shaken, cocked spine. Faded & worn cover, corners bumped. Foxing. 202 pages. 202 pp.

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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Low Price Publications, 1993. No jacket. Some discolouration on ffep. Clean copy, no previous owner inscription. In plastic wrapper, unopened. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Low Price Publications, 1955. Hardcover. Clean, bright and tight copy. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

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Paperback. Condición: New. Language: ENGLISH. About The Book: The two volumes of "Continental India" are a collection of travelling sketches and historical recollections that provide insight into the antiquity, religion, and manners of the Hindoos, as well as the extent of British conquests and the progress of missionary operations. The author has gathered information from personal travels and local observations, as well as from original and authenticated records, such as the archives of the Asiatic Society and the works of various historians and writers. The second volume focuses on the condition of women in India and how it reflects the country's religious beliefs. The author describes the plight of widows and the Hindoo institutes that govern the lives of women, including their employments and influence. The controversial practice of immolation, or Suttee, is discussed in detail, as well as the story of Muchta Ebya, a princess. The author also provides insights into the ceremonies surrounding female infancy and betrothal, marriage festivals, and domestic life. The tragic story of a wife's desolation after her husband's death and the preparations for her funeral pyre are also explored, along with the process of human sacrifice. The author criticizes the carelessness of merchants and warriors towards women and highlights the importance of missionary benevolence. The author also discusses the influence of British residents and their concubinage, as well as the character and influence of English females in India. Finally, the author observes the permanency of Indian society's forms and the progress of modern improvements for education and other areas. The volumes provide a comprehensive and valuable account of India's culture and history, as well as the role of British influence and missionary work. About The Author: James William Massie (17991869) was a Scottish nondenominational minister and missionary to India. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was ordained in 1822. He then began his ministry as a missionary with the London Missionary Society in India - first in Madras from 1823 to 1825, and then Bangalore from 1825 until around 1827. From 1828 until 1830, he tried to establish a Congregational chapel in Dunfermline, Scotland. Massie ministered in Dublin from 1831 until 1836, and was then minister of Perth Congregational Church in Scotland until 1841. He was in Salford, England, until 1848, and then moved to London to become secretary of the Home Missionary Society. The Title 'Continental India: Travelling Sketches and Historical Recollections, Illustrating the Antiquity, Religion and Manners of the Hindoos, the Extent of British Conquests, and the Progress of Missionary Operations written/authored/edited by J. W. Massie', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121293525 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 503 (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 Vol: Volume 2nd Volume 2nd 503.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Language: ENGLISH. About The Book: The two volumes of "Continental India" are a collection of travelling sketches and historical recollections that provide insight into the antiquity, religion, and manners of the Hindoos, as well as the extent of British conquests and the progress of missionary operations. The author has gathered information from personal travels and local observations, as well as from original and authenticated records, such as the archives of the Asiatic Society and the works of various historians and writers. The second volume focuses on the condition of women in India and how it reflects the country's religious beliefs. The author describes the plight of widows and the Hindoo institutes that govern the lives of women, including their employments and influence. The controversial practice of immolation, or Suttee, is discussed in detail, as well as the story of Muchta Ebya, a princess. The author also provides insights into the ceremonies surrounding female infancy and betrothal, marriage festivals, and domestic life. The tragic story of a wife's desolation after her husband's death and the preparations for her funeral pyre are also explored, along with the process of human sacrifice. The author criticizes the carelessness of merchants and warriors towards women and highlights the importance of missionary benevolence. The author also discusses the influence of British residents and their concubinage, as well as the character and influence of English females in India. Finally, the author observes the permanency of Indian society's forms and the progress of modern improvements for education and other areas. The volumes provide a comprehensive and valuable account of India's culture and history, as well as the role of British influence and missionary work. About The Author: James William Massie (17991869) was a Scottish nondenominational minister and missionary to India. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was ordained in 1822. He then began his ministry as a missionary with the London Missionary Society in India - first in Madras from 1823 to 1825, and then Bangalore from 1825 until around 1827. From 1828 until 1830, he tried to establish a Congregational chapel in Dunfermline, Scotland. Massie ministered in Dublin from 1831 until 1836, and was then minister of Perth Congregational Church in Scotland until 1841. He was in Salford, England, until 1848, and then moved to London to become secretary of the Home Missionary Society. The Title 'Continental India: Travelling Sketches and Historical Recollections, Illustrating the Antiquity, Religion and Manners of the Hindoos, the Extent of British Conquests, and the Progress of Missionary Operations written/authored/edited by J. W. Massie', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121293532 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 503 (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 Vol: Volume 1st Volume 1st 503.…

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Board. Condición: Good/Very Good. pp x + 202 , text block sound with a few nicks, modern plain board cover. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the author's experiences as a missionary in India in the early 19th century. It paints a vivid picture of religious life in the region at a time of great change. The author provides insightful perspectives on the various religious practices he encountered, from Hinduism to Christianity, shedding light on the complex relationship between faith, culture, and social hierarchy in India. The book also delves into the author's personal journey, exploring the challenges and rewards of his missionary work, and offering a unique glimpse into the lives of missionaries during this period. Through the author's detailed observations and thoughtful reflections, this book offers valuable insights into the religious landscape of India and the complexities of cross-cultural encounters. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book of travel and discovery spans the continents and cultures of the world, weaving together history, adventure, and personal reflections to offer a unique and insightful perspective on the human condition. The author, a seasoned traveler and keen observer, shares their experiences, from navigating the treacherous waters of the Cape of Storms to witnessing the grandeur of the Himalayas. Along the way, they delve into the complexities of diverse societies, exploring themes of cultural identity, religious belief, societal transformation, and the challenges of cross-cultural encounters. Through vivid descriptions and thought-provoking observations, this work invites readers to expand their horizons, question assumptions, and gain a deeper understanding of the intricate tapestry of human history and experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

XII, 548 Seiten, 2 Bll., 8°, dunkelvioletter OLnbd. mit ornamentaler Deckelblindpr., vergold. Deckelillustration, reicher Rückenvergold. und Ganzgoldschnitt. Rücken etwas gebräunt, wenige Tafeln gering stockfleckig, sonst gut erhaltenes Exemplar mit den dekorativen Ansichten von Basel, Frankfurt, Köln, Brüssel, Nassau, Wiesbaden u.a. Sprache: Englisch. …

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Hardback. Condición: V.g. 1st Edition. Illustrating the Antiquity, Religion, and Manners of the Hindoos, the Extent of British Conquests, and the Progress of Missionary Operations.xx,477; viii,478pp. 2 volumes complete. Folding map [one closed tear] of Hindoostan with a Part of Caubul. Outline hand colour. Original cloth bindingswith blind embossed borders and decoration.Gilt titles to the spine.Heads of spines worn otherwise a very clean set. School prize label to the inside board dated 1863 of the first volume.…

First edition. Quarto size. No.1334 of a limited edition of 1500 copies. [viii] + 104pp; many illustrations. A tidy ex-library copy with the usual library labels and marks. Bound in a hardback library binding.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Language: ENGLISH. About The Book: The two volumes of "Continental India" are a collection of travelling sketches and historical recollections that provide insight into the antiquity, religion, and manners of the Hindoos, as well as the extent of British conquests and the progress of missionary operations. The author has gathered information from personal travels and local observations, as well as from original and authenticated records, such as the archives of the Asiatic Society and the works of various historians and writers. The second volume focuses on the condition of women in India and how it reflects the country's religious beliefs. The author describes the plight of widows and the Hindoo institutes that govern the lives of women, including their employments and influence. The controversial practice of immolation, or Suttee, is discussed in detail, as well as the story of Muchta Ebya, a princess. The author also provides insights into the ceremonies surrounding female infancy and betrothal, marriage festivals, and domestic life. The tragic story of a wife's desolation after her husband's death and the preparations for her funeral pyre are also explored, along with the process of human sacrifice. The author criticizes the carelessness of merchants and warriors towards women and highlights the importance of missionary benevolence. The author also discusses the influence of British residents and their concubinage, as well as the character and influence of English females in India. Finally, the author observes the permanency of Indian society's forms and the progress of modern improvements for education and other areas. The volumes provide a comprehensive and valuable account of India's culture and history, as well as the role of British influence and missionary work. About The Author: James William Massie (17991869) was a Scottish nondenominational minister and missionary to India. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was ordained in 1822. He then began his ministry as a missionary with the London Missionary Society in India - first in Madras from 1823 to 1825, and then Bangalore from 1825 until around 1827. From 1828 until 1830, he tried to establish a Congregational chapel in Dunfermline, Scotland. Massie ministered in Dublin from 1831 until 1836, and was then minister of Perth Congregational Church in Scotland until 1841. He was in Salford, England, until 1848, and then moved to London to become secretary of the Home Missionary Society. The Title 'Continental India: Travelling Sketches and Historical Recollections, Illustrating the Antiquity, Religion and Manners of the Hindoos, the Extent of British Conquests, and the Progress of Missionary Operations written/authored/edited by J. W. Massie', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121293556 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 490 (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 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: Volume 2nd Volume 2nd 490.…

Hardcover. Condición: New. Language: ENGLISH. About The Book: The two volumes of "Continental India" are a collection of travelling sketches and historical recollections that provide insight into the antiquity, religion, and manners of the Hindoos, as well as the extent of British conquests and the progress of missionary operations. The author has gathered information from personal travels and local observations, as well as from original and authenticated records, such as the archives of the Asiatic Society and the works of various historians and writers. The second volume focuses on the condition of women in India and how it reflects the country's religious beliefs. The author describes the plight of widows and the Hindoo institutes that govern the lives of women, including their employments and influence. The controversial practice of immolation, or Suttee, is discussed in detail, as well as the story of Muchta Ebya, a princess. The author also provides insights into the ceremonies surrounding female infancy and betrothal, marriage festivals, and domestic life. The tragic story of a wife's desolation after her husband's death and the preparations for her funeral pyre are also explored, along with the process of human sacrifice. The author criticizes the carelessness of merchants and warriors towards women and highlights the importance of missionary benevolence. The author also discusses the influence of British residents and their concubinage, as well as the character and influence of English females in India. Finally, the author observes the permanency of Indian society's forms and the progress of modern improvements for education and other areas. The volumes provide a comprehensive and valuable account of India's culture and history, as well as the role of British influence and missionary work. About The Author: James William Massie (17991869) was a Scottish nondenominational minister and missionary to India. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was ordained in 1822. He then began his ministry as a missionary with the London Missionary Society in India - first in Madras from 1823 to 1825, and then Bangalore from 1825 until around 1827. From 1828 until 1830, he tried to establish a Congregational chapel in Dunfermline, Scotland. Massie ministered in Dublin from 1831 until 1836, and was then minister of Perth Congregational Church in Scotland until 1841. He was in Salford, England, until 1848, and then moved to London to become secretary of the Home Missionary Society. The Title 'Continental India: Travelling Sketches and Historical Recollections, Illustrating the Antiquity, Religion and Manners of the Hindoos, the Extent of British Conquests, and the Progress of Missionary Operations written/authored/edited by J. W. Massie', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121293563 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 503 (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 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: Volume 1st Volume 1st 503.…

Delhi 1993 (repr.ed.1840). 2 vols. xx,477,viii,478 pp. Or.boards.

Paperback. Condición: New. Language: ENGLISH. About The Book: The two volumes of "Continental India" are a collection of travelling sketches and historical recollections that provide insight into the antiquity, religion, and manners of the Hindoos, as well as the extent of British conquests and the progress of missionary operations. The author has gathered information from personal travels and local observations, as well as from original and authenticated records, such as the archives of the Asiatic Society and the works of various historians and writers. The second volume focuses on the condition of women in India and how it reflects the country's religious beliefs. The author describes the plight of widows and the Hindoo institutes that govern the lives of women, including their employments and influence. The controversial practice of immolation, or Suttee, is discussed in detail, as well as the story of Muchta Ebya, a princess. The author also provides insights into the ceremonies surrounding female infancy and betrothal, marriage festivals, and domestic life. The tragic story of a wife's desolation after her husband's death and the preparations for her funeral pyre are also explored, along with the process of human sacrifice. The author criticizes the carelessness of merchants and warriors towards women and highlights the importance of missionary benevolence. The author also discusses the influence of British residents and their concubinage, as well as the character and influence of English females in India. Finally, the author observes the permanency of Indian society's forms and the progress of modern improvements for education and other areas. The volumes provide a comprehensive and valuable account of India's culture and history, as well as the role of British influence and missionary work. About The Author: James William Massie (17991869) was a Scottish nondenominational minister and missionary to India. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was ordained in 1822. He then began his ministry as a missionary with the London Missionary Society in India - first in Madras from 1823 to 1825, and then Bangalore from 1825 until around 1827. From 1828 until 1830, he tried to establish a Congregational chapel in Dunfermline, Scotland. Massie ministered in Dublin from 1831 until 1836, and was then minister of Perth Congregational Church in Scotland until 1841. He was in Salford, England, until 1848, and then moved to London to become secretary of the Home Missionary Society. The Title 'Continental India: Travelling Sketches and Historical Recollections, Illustrating the Antiquity, Religion and Manners of the Hindoos, the Extent of British Conquests, and the Progress of Missionary Operations written/authored/edited by J. W. Massie', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121293549 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 993 (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 Vol: Volume 2 Vols. Set Volume 2 Vols. Set 993.…

Hardcover. Condición: New. Language: ENGLISH. About The Book: The two volumes of "Continental India" are a collection of travelling sketches and historical recollections that provide insight into the antiquity, religion, and manners of the Hindoos, as well as the extent of British conquests and the progress of missionary operations. The author has gathered information from personal travels and local observations, as well as from original and authenticated records, such as the archives of the Asiatic Society and the works of various historians and writers. The second volume focuses on the condition of women in India and how it reflects the country's religious beliefs. The author describes the plight of widows and the Hindoo institutes that govern the lives of women, including their employments and influence. The controversial practice of immolation, or Suttee, is discussed in detail, as well as the story of Muchta Ebya, a princess. The author also provides insights into the ceremonies surrounding female infancy and betrothal, marriage festivals, and domestic life. The tragic story of a wife's desolation after her husband's death and the preparations for her funeral pyre are also explored, along with the process of human sacrifice. The author criticizes the carelessness of merchants and warriors towards women and highlights the importance of missionary benevolence. The author also discusses the influence of British residents and their concubinage, as well as the character and influence of English females in India. Finally, the author observes the permanency of Indian society's forms and the progress of modern improvements for education and other areas. The volumes provide a comprehensive and valuable account of India's culture and history, as well as the role of British influence and missionary work. About The Author: James William Massie (17991869) was a Scottish nondenominational minister and missionary to India. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was ordained in 1822. He then began his ministry as a missionary with the London Missionary Society in India - first in Madras from 1823 to 1825, and then Bangalore from 1825 until around 1827. From 1828 until 1830, he tried to establish a Congregational chapel in Dunfermline, Scotland. Massie ministered in Dublin from 1831 until 1836, and was then minister of Perth Congregational Church in Scotland until 1841. He was in Salford, England, until 1848, and then moved to London to become secretary of the Home Missionary Society. The Title 'Continental India: Travelling Sketches and Historical Recollections, Illustrating the Antiquity, Religion and Manners of the Hindoos, the Extent of British Conquests, and the Progress of Missionary Operations written/authored/edited by J. W. Massie', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121293570 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 993 (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 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: Volume 2 Vols. Set Volume 2 Vols. Set 993.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. [A massive 29 volume mixed set of militaria, printed 1991-2014] Hardcover and Softcover. Good bindings and covers. Edge wear. Occasional book seller's sticker. Generally clean. Contents: All About History: Book of the First World War (2014); Battle: A Visual Journey Through 5,000 years of Combat (2005); The Battles of the Somme (1996); Beaumont Hamel: Somme (1994); Brassey's Book of Uniforms (1998); Chronicles of the Great War: the Western Front, 1914-1918 (1999); Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War (1992); Epehy: Hindenburg Line (1998); Great Battles: Decisive Conflicts That Have Shaped History (2010); Great Military Disasters (2011); Hill 60 (2013); The Hindenburg Line (1997); How the Barbarian Invasions Shaped the Modern World: the Vikings, Vandals, Huns, Mongols, Goths, and Tartars who razed the old world and formed the new (2008); The Imperial War Museum book of the First World War (1993); The Imperial War Museum book of the Western Front (1994); La Boisselle, Ovillers/Contalmaison (1997); Major and Mrs. Holt's Battlefield Guide to the Somme (2008); Mametz Wood : Somme (2012); Mapping History: Battles and Campaigns (2007); Messines Ridge: Ypres (1998); Never Ending Wars: the longest conflicts in history and how the bloodshed lasted for generations (2010); A Photohistory of World War One (1996); Somme : Serre (1996); The Somme: The Day-by-Day Account (1993); A Weekend with the Great War: proceedings of the Fourth Annual Great War Interconference Seminar, Lisle, Illinois, 16-18 September 1994 (1997); World War I (2006); World War I: Day by Day (2004); The World War II album (1991); Ypres, Sanctuary Wood & Hooge (2013). This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.…

in-8vo, XII + 548 Seiten, 2ll (Publ. list), Wiesbaden u.a. Ex Libris Peter E. Obergfell, publisher?s cloth binding, spine richly gilt. Pp. 358-381 are devoted to Switzerland, Page 475: a tour to Chamounix and a climb alone to the Mont Blanc glacier. (Page 475 Mont Blanc ?Alone? - Ascent to the glaciers, an Alpine sunset).Please notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage. Wäber S. 78.; pas dans Perret.…