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F. E. Penny

Southern India [Hardcover]

Gyan Publishing House, 2020

69,80 €

Gyan Books Pvt Ltd

(Delhi, India)

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Anno di pubblicazione
2020
ISBN
9788121240567
Autore
F. E. Penny
Pagine
473
Editori
Gyan Publishing House
Soggetto
History
Lingue
Inglese
Legatura
Rilegato
Print on demand

Descrizione

A light hearted and warm account of southern India, which notices the local life and customs in the towns as well as in the villages. Among the 17 chapters the reader will find entertaining observations on the people of various sects – hindu and muslim; fairs and festivals; religion; devils, devil dancing, and devil doctors; village schools, temples and amusements; flora, etc. The book ends with 2 chapters on Mysore and Seringapatam, and the Canarese. This book has 50 marvellous water colour paintings that illustrate the subject of the accompanying chapters, painted by Lady Lawley. This work was first published in 1914.

Edizione: 1914
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