Curiosities and Remarkable Customs in Pagan and Mohammedan Countries: Illustrated by Anecdotes and Numerous Engravings [Hardcover]

Caleb Wright

ISBN 10: 9370140646 / ISBN 13: 9789370140646

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2025

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pp. 242.

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• Title: Curiosities and Remarkable Customs in Pagan and Mohammedan Countries: Illustrated by Anecdotes and Numerous Engravings [Hardcover]
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9370140646
• ISBN 13: 9789370140646
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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About The Book: Curiosities and Remarkable Customs in Pagan and Mohammedan Countries, written by Caleb Wright, explores the diverse traditions, rituals, and cultures in non-Christian societies, particularly focusing on India and other regions influenced by Islam and Hinduism. The book provides an in-depth look at unique customs, practices, and social norms, highlighting the differences between Eastern and Western cultures during the colonial period. Wright enriches his descriptions with anecdotes and numerous engravings, offering readers a vivid picture of daily life in these societies. It was a notable contribution to 19th-century literature on cultural anthropology and colonial exploration. About The Author: Caleb Wright (d. 1869) authored works focused on India, including India and its Inhabitants (1859), Lectures on India (1848), and Life in India (1854), based on his extensive travels in the country. His works described Indian customs, landscapes, and people. Caleb E. Wright (1810–) wrote novels such as Legend of Bucks County (1887) and Rachel Craig (1888). Caleb E.’s later works include Two Years Behind the Plough (1878) and historical writings on Wyoming. Carrie Douglas Wright’s Me an’ Abe (1930) is a narrative poem about Abraham Lincoln’s early years. The Title 'Curiosities and Remarkable Customs in Pagan and Mohammedan Countries: Illustrated by Anecdotes and Numerous Engravings written/authored/edited by Caleb Wright', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370140646 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 242 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms