Title & Author:

Travellers' India : an anthology / chosen and edited by H.K. Kaul.

Publication:

Delhi : Oxford University Press, 1997.

Description:

lxi, 536 pages ; 23 cm

Series:

Oxford India paperbacks

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. General Impressions -- 2. Philosophy -- 3. Religion -- A. Hinduism -- B. Buddhism -- C. Jainism -- D. Islam -- E. Christianity and Christian Missionaries -- 4. The People -- A. Royalty -- B. The Common Man -- C. Anglo-Indians and Christians -- D. The Parsis -- E. Women -- F. Farmers -- G. Tribals -- H. Coolies and Servants -- I. Fakirs and Sadhus -- J. Jugglers and Snake Charmers -- K. Parmahansas, Bunjaras and the Pindarees -- 5. Social Life -- A. Dances -- B. Festivals -- C. Marriage -- D. Processions -- E. Bazaars -- F. Burning Ghats and Burial Grounds -- 6. Poverty -- A. General -- B. Population -- C. Slavery -- 7. Law and Order -- A. Thugs and Robbers -- B. Convicts and Their Execution -- C. Administration of Justice -- 8. Administration -- 9. Police and Army -- 10. Education -- 11. Commerce -- 12. Customs and Folklore -- 13. Means of Travelling -- 14. Languages -- 15. The Occupations -- A. Professions -- B. Industries -- 16. Medicine -- 17. Astronomy and Astrology -- 18. Flora and Fauna -- A. Irrigation, Forests and Agriculture -- B. Zoology and Animal Husbandry -- 19. The Arts -- A. Paintings -- B. Dress, Fashion and Costumes -- C. Theatre -- D. Jewellery and Precious Stones -- E. Indian Cooking -- F. Music -- 20. Architecture and Monuments -- 21. Wild Life and Sport -- 22. Literature -- 23. Geography -- A. Harbours and Coasts -- B. Cities -- C. Villages -- D. Landscapes -- E. The Himalaya and other Mountains -- F. Rivers and Bridges -- G. The Monsoon and Rain -- H. Storms & Hurricanes -- 24. History -- A. Ancient -- B. Medieval -- C. Modern.

Summary:

Selection of published travel accounts from ancient times to the early twentieth-century; arranged subject-wise.

ISBN:

019563926X (paperback)
9780195639261 (paperback)

Subject:

Travel.
Récits de voyages.
Voyageurs Inde.
India Description and travel.
Inde Descriptions et voyages.
India.

Form/genre:

Anthologies.

Added entries:

Kaul, H. K. (Hari Krishen), 1941-2020.
Oxford India paperbacks.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 215286
Call No.: DS409 .T73 1997
Status: Available

Location: Library main 215285
Call No.: DS409 .T73 1998
Status: Available