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Miscellaneous Essays Relating to Indian Subjects [Ed. by R. Rost]

Miscellaneous Essays Relating to Indian Subjects [Ed. by R. Rost]

Brian Houghton Hodgson

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Antropología
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9781148096025
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'Miscellaneous Essays Relating to Indian Subjects' by Brian Houghton Hodgson, meticulously edited by R. Rost, offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century perspectives on India. Hodgson, a noted scholar and naturalist, presents a collection of essays that delve into the ethnology, languages, and religions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly focusing on the Himalayan regions and the tenets of Buddhism. This compilation provides valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic diversity of India during a transformative period. Hodgson’s work is essential reading for scholars and enthusiasts interested in understanding the historical context of Indian studies, the development of anthropological thought, and the early documentation of Indian languages and cultures. This edition preserves the integrity of Hodgson’s original observations, making it a significant resource for researchers and students alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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