India's Cries to British Humanity: Relative to Infanticide, British Connection With Idolatry, Ghaut Murders, Suttee, Slavery, and Colonization in ... of the State of Society in British India - Hardcover

James Peggs

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656861401 ISBN 13: 9780656861408

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

An earnest call for humane reform in British India, rooted in historical accounts of infanticide, suttee, and other abuses.

This pamphlet collects advocacy efforts, parliamentary references, and humane proposals aimed at improving civil rights and welfare across India under British rule.

Readers gain a window into 19th‑century humanitarian activism, including how societies sought to influence legislation, promote Christian evangelism, and encourage practical melioration of social conditions. The material blends historical context with concrete recommendations for reform and the dissemination of information to a broader audience.

• Historical overview of infanticide, suttee, ghaut murders, and ritual practices.
• Documented appeals for legislative action and public awareness in Britain and India.
• Descriptions of humane initiatives, societies, and proposed mechanisms for reform.
• Connections between humanitarian advocacy, religion, and policy in British India.

Ideal for readers interested in humanitarian history, colonial-era reform movements, and how advocacy shaped public policy in the 19th century.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656861401
• ISBN 13: 9780656861408
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 542