The Suttees'cry to Britain: Containing Extracts from Essays Published in India and Parliamentary Papers on the Burning of Hindoo Widows:[Hardcover]

J. Peggs

ISBN 10: 9364335279 / ISBN 13: 9789364335270

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2024

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pp. 89.

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• Title: The Suttees'cry to Britain: Containing Extracts from Essays Published in India and Parliamentary Papers on the Burning of Hindoo Widows:[Hardcover]
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9364335279
• ISBN 13: 9789364335270
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Language: - English, About The Book: "The Suttees' Cry to Britain" by J. Peggs is a compelling work advocating against the practice of Sati, the burning of Hindu widows. Through extracts from essays published in India and parliamentary papers, Peggs argues that Sati is not an essential aspect of Hindu religion but rather a horrific custom contrary to the sacred texts like the Institutes of Manu. The book highlights the moral and humanitarian issues associated with Sati, calling for its abolition. Peggs' work played a significant role in raising awareness and influencing British policy to outlaw the practice in colonial India. About The Author: J. Peggs (1793-1850) was a British missionary and social reformer known for his activism against the practice of Sati, the ritual burning of Hindu widows. His notable work, "The Suttees' Cry to Britain," argued against Sati on religious and humanitarian grounds, emphasizing it as a cruel custom rather than a religious mandate. Peggs' advocacy significantly contributed to the British campaign to abolish Sati in colonial India, reflecting his broader commitment to social justice and human rights. The Title 'The Suttees'cry to Britain: Containing Extracts from Essays Published in India and Parliamentary Papers on the Burning of Hindoo Widows: Shewing that the Rite is not an Integral Part of the Religion of the Hindoos, but a Horrid Custom, Opposed to the Institutes of Menu, and a Violation of Every Principle of Justice and Humanity written/authored/edited by J. Peggs', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789364335270 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 89 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy. Size of the book is 2.34 x 10.59 cms