Things Indian (Classic Reprint): Being Discursive Notes on Various Subjects Connected With India: Being Discursive Notes on Various Subjects Connected with India (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the rich tapestry of India through its people, customs, and everyday life. A sweeping collection of observations traverses languages, traditions, beliefs, and social practices across many Indian communities. This volume presents vivid glimpses into rituals, crafts, festivals, and daily life, offering readers a window into a diverse continent’s past and present.

This edition delivers a wide-ranging panorama grounded in careful note-taking and historical context. It connects the dots between ancient customs and evolving social norms, helping readers understand how region, caste, religion, and geography shape everyday life in India.

• Insight into languages, writing systems, and scripts used across the subcontinent.


• Profiles of communities, from farmers and traders to artisans and temple workers.


• Descriptions of rites, festivals, and moral codes that guide behavior and social status.


• Notes on crafts, architecture, and material culture that reveal local ingenuity.

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