Widow burning narrative (14 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: "Widow Burning: A Narrative," written by Henry Jeffreys Bushby in 1855, is a detailed historical account of the Sati practice in 18th and 19th century India. The book explores the social, cultural, and religious factors behind Sati, describing its various forms and specific incidents witnessed by the author. Bushby analyzes the legal and political efforts by British authorities to abolish Sati, highlighting the resistance from local rulers and religious leaders. Divided into several chapters, the book offers an in-depth look at this dark chapter in India's history, providing valuable insights for those interested in the country's past. About The Author: Henry Jeffreys Bushby (1820-1903) was a British civil servant and legal scholar. He spent much of his career in India, serving in various administrative roles under British colonial rule. Bushby was known for his expertise in legal matters and contributed to the development of the judicial system in India. His work had a lasting impact on the administration of justice in the region. After retiring, he returned to England, where he continued his scholarly pursuits until his death. The Title 'Widow-Burning: A Narrative written/authored/edited by Henry Jeffreys Bushby', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789364331999 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 66 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Social Science, Anthropology, Customs & Traditions. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 66. …

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: "Widow Burning: A Narrative," written by Henry Jeffreys Bushby in 1855, is a detailed historical account of the Sati practice in 18th and 19th century India. The book explores the social, cultural, and religious factors behind Sati, describing its various forms and specific incidents witnessed by the author. Bushby analyzes the legal and political efforts by British authorities to abolish Sati, highlighting the resistance from local rulers and religious leaders. Divided into several chapters, the book offers an in-depth look at this dark chapter in India's history, providing valuable insights for those interested in the country's past. About The Author: Henry Jeffreys Bushby (1820-1903) was a British civil servant and legal scholar. He spent much of his career in India, serving in various administrative roles under British colonial rule. Bushby was known for his expertise in legal matters and contributed to the development of the judicial system in India. His work had a lasting impact on the administration of justice in the region. After retiring, he returned to England, where he continued his scholarly pursuits until his death. The Title 'Widow-Burning: A Narrative written/authored/edited by Henry Jeffreys Bushby', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789364331234 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 66 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Social Science, Anthropology, Customs & Traditions. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 66. …

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Ex-Libris book plate "Colonel James Chicheley Plowden". Gutters split between pages 16 - 17, exposing spine webbing. 1" x 1/2" chip to cloth at tail of spine. 1/4" x 1/4" chip to cloth at head of spine. A couple of 1/2" knocks to edge of front board. Boards stained and marked.; 62 + 24 pages adverstisements. 195mm x 125mm. Pencil inscription "from the author" on the title page. Brown cloth boards with gilt lettering. Page dimensions: 196mm x 124mm.; 8vo.…