Thomas duer broughton (33 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. This book consists of 32 chapters, each in the form of a letter that the author wrote to his brother. He was at the British siege of Srirangapatnam in 1799 and held the rank of a captain there. The first letter is dated 26thDecember 1808.

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Zustand: New. In English.

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Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book:-The author has made a noble attempt to prepare the text of this book. The main purpose of this book is to provide an English audience with an accurate description of the character, manners, domestic habits and religious ceremonies of the Mahrattas'. The book consists of a series of thirty-two letters addressed to his brother, and most of the letters describe the events and the environment of the Rajputana region, beginning with an account of a journey from Agra to Kerowli. The letters which follow all contain fascinating descriptions of festivals and other events, and cultural encounters of all kinds, painting a vivid portrait of life for the British in early nineteenth-century India. The book contains 32 chapters and an index. It has nine illustrations and a map. It was first published in 1813. About the Author:-Thomas Duer Broughton (17781835) was an English soldier and writer on India. Broughton was son of the Reverend Thomas Broughton, rector of St. Peter's, Bristol. He was educated at Eton, and went to India in 1795 as a cadet in the East India Company's Bengal Army. He became a lieutenant in 1797 and fought at the siege of Seringapatam in 1799. He was later appointed adjutant and assistant teacher of Hindi to the Cadet Company at Barasett.In 1802 he was appointed military resident with the Mahrattas. He published his experiences in a book entitled Letters Written in a Mahratta Camp During the Year 1809, descriptive of the character, manners, domestic habits, and religious ceremonies of the Mahrattas (1813). During this period he also collected Hindi poems from the oral tradition, publishing his transcriptions and translations as Selections from the Popular Poetry of the Hindoos (1814). The Title 'Letters Written In A Mahratta Camp During The Year 1809 written/authored/edited by Thomas Duer Broughton', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121237031 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 324 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 324.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: "Selections from The Popular Poetry of The Hindoos" by Thomas Duer Broughton presents translations of significant poems from Hindu literature, particularly drawn from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Showcasing various forms like couplets and stanzas, these poems delve into themes of love, war, and spirituality. This collection serves as a vital resource for studying Hindu literature, highlighting the cultural exchange between India and the West during the colonial era. It introduces British readers to the richness of Indian poetic traditions, making it essential for those interested in Indian history, literature, and cross-cultural communication About The Author: Thomas Duer Broughton (17781835) was an English soldier and writer in the East India Company's Bengal Army. He is renowned for his collection and translation of Hindi poems in "Selections from the Popular Poetry of the Hindoos" (1814). After returning to England, he served as honorary secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, publishing various literary works that greatly enhanced the understanding of Indian culture and literature in the West The Title 'Selections from the Popular Poetry of the Hindoos written/authored/edited by Thomas Duer Broughton', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367808450 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 168 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hindi poetry. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 168.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. ex chelsea metropolitan library with bookplate and stamps, green boards with titles spine and front board, spine slightly cocked, minor bumping to spine ends and corners, minor marks, colour frontispiece, xxxi + 273pp + pull out map rear of book and 8 pp advertising, pages clean and good plus condition.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book:-The author has made a noble attempt to prepare the text of this book. The main purpose of this book is to provide an English audience with an accurate description of the character, manners, domestic habits and religious ceremonies of the Mahrattas'. The book consists of a series of thirty-two letters addressed to his brother, and most of the letters describe the events and the environment of the Rajputana region, beginning with an account of a journey from Agra to Kerowli. The letters which follow all contain fascinating descriptions of festivals and other events, and cultural encounters of all kinds, painting a vivid portrait of life for the British in early nineteenth-century India. The book contains 32 chapters and an index. It has nine illustrations and a map. It was first published in 1813. About the Author:-Thomas Duer Broughton (17781835) was an English soldier and writer on India. Broughton was son of the Reverend Thomas Broughton, rector of St. Peter's, Bristol. He was educated at Eton, and went to India in 1795 as a cadet in the East India Company's Bengal Army. He became a lieutenant in 1797 and fought at the siege of Seringapatam in 1799. He was later appointed adjutant and assistant teacher of Hindi to the Cadet Company at Barasett.In 1802 he was appointed military resident with the Mahrattas. He published his experiences in a book entitled Letters Written in a Mahratta Camp During the Year 1809, descriptive of the character, manners, domestic habits, and religious ceremonies of the Mahrattas (1813). During this period he also collected Hindi poems from the oral tradition, publishing his transcriptions and translations as Selections from the Popular Poetry of the Hindoos (1814). The Title 'Letters Written In A Mahratta Camp During The Year 1809 written/authored/edited by Thomas Duer Broughton', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121237048 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 324 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 324.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. This 1813 publication consists of a series of letters from India describing the culture and habits of the Mahrattas. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - South Asian History. Num Pages: 400 pages, 10 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BJ; HBJF; HBTB; HRLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 21. Weight in Grams: 640. . 2011. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This collection of letters offers a fascinating glimpse into life in India during the early 19th century. Written from the perspective of a British observer, it provides a nuanced and insightful account of the complex cultural dynamics at play during a time of great change and upheaval.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 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.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.…

Zustand: New.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The purpose of this book, published in 1813 by Thomas Duer Broughton (1778-1835), is to provide an English audience with an accurate description of 'the character, manners, domestic habits and religious ceremonies of the Mahrattas'. Broughton, an army officer in the East India Company, first arrived in India while serving as a cadet in the Bengal establishment in 1795, and eventually rose to the positions of captain in 1805, major in 1816 and colonel in 1829. The book consists of a series of thirty-two letters addressed to his brother, and most of the letters describe the events and the environment of the Rajputana region, beginning with an account of a journey from Agra to Kerowli. The letters which follow all contain fascinating descriptions of festivals and other events, and cultural encounters of all kinds, painting a vivid portrait of life for the British in early nineteenth-century India.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: "Selections from The Popular Poetry of The Hindoos" by Thomas Duer Broughton presents translations of significant poems from Hindu literature, particularly drawn from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Showcasing various forms like couplets and stanzas, these poems delve into themes of love, war, and spirituality. This collection serves as a vital resource for studying Hindu literature, highlighting the cultural exchange between India and the West during the colonial era. It introduces British readers to the richness of Indian poetic traditions, making it essential for those interested in Indian history, literature, and cross-cultural communication About The Author: Thomas Duer Broughton (17781835) was an English soldier and writer in the East India Company's Bengal Army. He is renowned for his collection and translation of Hindi poems in "Selections from the Popular Poetry of the Hindoos" (1814). After returning to England, he served as honorary secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, publishing various literary works that greatly enhanced the understanding of Indian culture and literature in the West The Title 'Selections from the Popular Poetry of the Hindoos written/authored/edited by Thomas Duer Broughton', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367805138 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 168 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hindi poetry. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 168.…

[Reprint]. Coloured frontispiece, fold-out map and nine black and white illustrations, foxing to endpapers, last two leaves creased on lower edge, prior owner's name on title-page. Green cloth covered boards with spine lettered in gilt, head of spine has a small tear, both head and tail edges rubbed. Rear board has some mottling along spine edge. Text block clean and bright and a good firm copy. A collection of letters written by Thomas Duer Broughton, Esq., the late commander of the resident's escort at the Court of Scindia. The intention of the letters, mainly to his brother in England, were to satisfy his brother's curiosities of his travels and experiences. The author certainly provides his brother with descriptive accounts of customs, festivals, weather and every other aspect of everyday life. The letters are lengthy but intriguing and informative.…

Couverture rigide. Zustand: Bon. BROUGHTON (Thomas Duer). LES MARATTES OU MOEURS, USAGES ET COSTUMES DE CE PEUPLE. Orné de 10 gravures traduit de l'anglais par M. BRETON PARIS ( A. NEVEU) 1817, 2 volumes - In 16° (140 x 90) reliés demi- veau époque olive, dos lisse orné estampe, pièces de titre et de tomaison, tranches dorées (3 ff.) 202 pp. (6 ff. table) 236 pp., illustré de 10 planches H.T. dont 7 dépliantes. 1 page réparée. Elégant exemplaire.…

Couverture rigide. Zustand: bon. R300268846: 1817. In-16. Relié plein cuir. Etat d'usage, Coins frottés, Dos frotté, Rousseurs. 238 pages - 3 illustrations en couleurs dépliantes hors texte et une en frontispice. Tranches dorées. Contreplats jaspés. Mors légèrement fendus en coiffe de tête. Pièce de titre noire, titre, filets et motifs dorés. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne.…

10 hand coloured aquatints, [xiv] + 358pp + [ii] Directions to the Binder, lacks half title, later half morocco, red linen covered boards, gilt-lettered spine, 26.5 x 20.7 cm, margins trimmed (one plate with slight loss to the publisher's signature), title page strengthened at the hinge, small chip at the lower corner, two leaves with short sealed edge tears (text unaffected), fifteen leaves stained at the gutter with loss to the inner margin of one plate, final leaf with soft creases and a short sealed tear (text unaffected), the margins of the plates rather dusty and browned, good condition. Firsthand account by Thomas Duer Broughton (1778-1835) a British army officer of the East India Company appointed military resident with the Mahrattas in 1802. Compiled from a series of letters to his brother, Broughton's account includes detailed descriptions of festivals and ceremonies. Nine of the ten fine handcoloured plates are notable for being after sketches by Indian artist "Deen Alee".…

Broughton was Commander of the Resident's Escort at the Court of Scindia. His march commenced in Agra and took in the Siege of Doonee and ended at Ajmeer. The work includes a detailed description of a Mahratta camp, a wedding ceremony etc. First edition; 4to (27.5 x 22 cm); 10 hand-coloured aquatint plates, touch of offsetting from plates, bound without half-title; contemporary speckled calf, spine in six flat gilt compartments with gilt red morocco lettering piece, gilt borders and turn-ins to boards, all edges marbled, monogram of 'MD' under coronet to top spine compartment, a fine copy; [xvi], 358 pp. Provenance: The Sandys family of Ombersley Court (by repute). Abbey (Travel), 433; Bobins 225; Tooley 114.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 4to. Full calf binding with blind palm leaf tooling, framed in gilt. Title on new green leather spine label. Blind scrollwork tooling on spine. Marbled edges. Marbled endpapers. [14], 358, [1]. With ten coloured engravings incl. frontis, from drawings by a native artist. Wear to boards, edges and corners, light scratches to boards, chip on headcap. Hinges starting to crack. Bookplate and faded label on front pastedown. Light offsetting from bookplate on free endpaper. Light foxing to some pages, light offsetting throughout. Light staining to edges on pp 31-36 and pp 54-55 staining to leaves in margins, text not affected. Slightly roughly cut edges to margins. The purpose of this book is to provide an accurate description of the 'character, manners, domestic habits and religious ceremonies of the Mahrattas.' Broughton (1778-1835), an army officer in the East India Company, first arrived in India while serving as a cadet in the Bengal establishment in 1795, and eventually rose to the position of captain in 1805, major in 1816, and colonel in 1829. The book consists of a series of 32 letters addressed to his brother, and most of the letters describe the events and the environment of the Rajputana Region, beginning with an account of a journey from Agra to Kerowli. The letters which follow all contain fascinating descriptions of festivals and other events, and cultured encounters of all kinds, painting a vivid portrait of life for the British in early nineteenth century India. Dedication addressed to Marques Wellesley (Richard Wellesley), the Governor General in Council, member of the Order of the Garter.…

Due volumi di cm. 13, pp. (4) xv (1) 202; (4) 238. Con 10 tavole fuori testo incise in rame e finemente colorate, di cui 6 ripiegate. Solida legatura coeva in cartonato rigido, dorsi lisci con filetti, fregi e titoli in oro. Esemplare genuino e ben conservato, con sole rade fioriture. Interessante relazione su questa popolazione dell'India.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Due volumi di cm. 13,5, pp. (4) xv (1) 202; (4) 238. Con 10 tavole fuori testo incise in rame e finemente colorate, di cui 6 ripiegate. Solida ed elegante legatura coeva in mezza pelle rossa, dorsi lisci con filetti, fregi e titoli in oro, piatti inquadrati da triplice filetto dorato. Esemplare con arrossature sparse, ma complessivamente genuino e ben conservato. Interessante relazione su questa popolazione dell'India. Book.…