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Ramaseeana: Or A Vocabulary Of The Peculiar Language Used By The Thugs is a book written by William Henry Sleeman in 1836. The book is an extensive study of the language used by the Thugs, a notorious group of criminals who operated in India during the 19th century. The Thugs were known for their method of strangling their victims with a cloth, and their language was used to communicate with each other during their criminal activities.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed account of the history and practices of the Thugs, including their methods of operation, their beliefs and superstitions, and their social organization. The second part is a comprehensive dictionary of the Thug language, providing definitions and examples of the various words and phrases used by the Thugs.Sleeman’s book is considered a pioneering work in the study of criminal language and has been widely cited in subsequent studies of the Thugs and their language. The book provides a unique insight into the world of the Thugs, their language, and their criminal activities, and remains a valuable resource for historians and linguists interested in the history of India and criminal language.With An Introduction And Appendix, Descriptive Of The System Pursued By That Fraternity And Of The Measures Which Have Been Adopted By The Supreme Government Of India For Its Suppression.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.
