The Costume of Hindostan

FREE Delivery
$38.40
$48
(20% off)
Quantity
Delivery Ships in 1-3 days
Item Code: NAO756
Publisher: Aryan Books International
Author: Balt. Solvyns
Language: English
Edition: 2012
ISBN: 9788173054266
Pages: 127 (Through Out )
Cover: Hardcover
Other Details 13.5 inch X 10 inch
Weight 1.20 kg
Fully insured
Fully insured
Shipped to 153 countries
Shipped to 153 countries
More than 1M+ customers worldwide
More than 1M+ customers worldwide
100% Made in India
100% Made in India
23 years in business
23 years in business
Book Description
Preface

This Work was undertaken from the strongest conviction that a delineation from nature, elucidatory of the Features, Manners, and Customs of the Natives of Hindostan, would not only be acceptable to the Public at large, but that it could not fail to be particularly interesting to those Gentlemen who have resided in India, by recalling to their memory scenes with which they were formerly familiar.

In the present race of Hindoos the observer of nature will see, perhaps with little variation, the same features, customs, character, and religious mysteries, which history has recorded of their ancestors, at a time when the inhabitants of few other parts of the globe were in a state of civilization, and which will be found to bear a striking resemblance to the records of Holy Writ; while it is unquestionable, that their primitive manners have been preserved amongst them by an immutable attachment to their ancient religion.

In short, there is no description of patrons, no class of readers, who may not derive either information or amusement from contemplating these faithful representations of the inhabitants of India, whose ceremonies, customs, and character, though frequently involved in obscurity and blended with absurdity, nevertheless afford such an ample field for reflection, as will ever render them subjects of surprise and interest.

The investigation also into the natural dispositions of the natives of Hindostan, which now forms a primary object with that laudable institution, established under the auspices of the Marquis of Wellesley, at Bengal* (and which has already produced the effect of abolishing the extremes of prepossession as well as of prejudice, that have prevailed for ages relative to those people), will, it is presumed, increase in no ordinary degree the value of the present publication, which will henceforth be a necessary accompaniment to whatever may appear relative to Indian characteristics.

It may he proper to apprise the reader, that the Original Drawings for this Work having been made in Bengal, the different figures which they represent are distinguished by the appellations peculiar to that province; though the descriptions themselves will be found appropriate to every other part of India.

Sample Pages







Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q. What locations do you deliver to ?
    A. Exotic India delivers orders to all countries having diplomatic relations with India.
  • Q. Do you offer free shipping ?
    A. Exotic India offers free shipping on all orders of value of $30 USD or more.
  • Q. Can I return the book?
    A. All returns must be postmarked within seven (7) days of the delivery date. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more please view our return policy
  • Q. Do you offer express shipping ?
    A. Yes, we do have a chargeable express shipping facility available. You can select express shipping while checking out on the website.
  • Q. I accidentally entered wrong delivery address, can I change the address ?
    A. Delivery addresses can only be changed only incase the order has not been shipped yet. Incase of an address change, you can reach us at help@exoticindia.com
  • Q. How do I track my order ?
    A. You can track your orders simply entering your order number through here or through your past orders if you are signed in on the website.
  • Q. How can I cancel an order ?
    A. An order can only be cancelled if it has not been shipped. To cancel an order, kindly reach out to us through help@exoticindia.com.
Add a review
Have A Question

For privacy concerns, please view our Privacy Policy

Book Categories