A Mission To The Mysore

A Mission To The Mysore

William Arthur

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120123695
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A Mission to the Mysore: With Scenes and Facts Illustrative of India, Its People, and Its Religion is a book written by William Arthur in 1847. The book is a detailed account of Arthur’s travels and experiences during his mission to the Mysore region of India. It provides a comprehensive description of the region’s geography, history, culture, and religion, and also sheds light on the political and social conditions prevailing in India during the 19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Arthur’s journey. The first chapter provides an overview of the Mysore region and its people, while the subsequent chapters delve deeper into specific topics such as the region’s history, religion, and society. Arthur also describes his interactions with the local people, including the rulers, priests, and commoners, and provides insights into their customs, beliefs, and way of life.The book is written in a vivid and engaging style, with detailed descriptions of the scenery, architecture, and people of the region. It also includes several illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places and events described in the book. Overall, A Mission to the Mysore is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian history, culture, and religion, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of an early 19th-century missionary in India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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