Translation of the Letters of a Hindoo Rajah, Vol. 2 of 2: Written Previous to and During the Period of His Residence in England; To Which Is Prefixed a Preliminary Dissertation on the History, Religi - Hardcover
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Discover a vivid glimpse into early 19th‑century India and England through the translated letters of a Hindoo Rajah.
This two‑volume edition presents a firsthand voice on history, religion, and manners, offering readers a rare window into cross‑cultural perspectives a generation after travel began to reshape the world.
This edition compiles epistolary writings written before and during residence in England, prefaced by a preliminary dissertation on the Hindoo world. The letters blend personal reflection, social observation, and episodes from voyage and life abroad, revealing hopes, curiosities, and the challenges of navigating two very different civilizations. Thoughtful, sometimes humorous, and at times reflective, the writings illuminate daily life, etiquette, and shifting ideas of virtue and authority.- Engaging primary‑source voice that illuminates early colonial-era attitudes and cultural exchange.
- Historical context on religion, manners, and social norms as seen through a traveling close observer.
- Rich scenes of travel, ships, ports, and the interplay between East and West in the era.
- Notes on writing, translation, and the nature of knowledge in a pre‑modern world.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical letters, cultural history, and the unique voice of a traveler’s chronicle rendered across two continents.
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