Captain Williamson / John Borthwick Gilchrist
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
''The General East India Guide and Vade Mecum'' is a comprehensive guidebook written by Captain Williamson in 1825 for anyone traveling or living in British India. The book is intended for public functionaries, government officers, private agents, traders, or foreign sojourners who need to navigate the complex cultural, social, and political landscape of India during the British colonial period. The guidebook covers a wide range of topics, including geography, history, religion, customs, languages, trade, and commerce, as well as practical advice on travel, health, safety, and etiquette. The book is organized into chapters that cover different regions of India, such as Bengal, Madras, Bombay, and the Northwest Provinces, and includes detailed descriptions of the local customs, traditions, and landmarks. The author also provides valuable insights into the political and economic situation of India at the time, and offers advice on how to conduct business and interact with the locals. Overall, ''The General East India Guide and Vade Mecum'' is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand and navigate the complex and diverse society of colonial India.And The Adjacent Parts Of Asia Immediately Connected With The Honorable The East India Company, Being A Digest Of The Work Of Captain Williamson.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.
