A View Of The History, Literature, And Religion Of The Hindoos V1 (1817)

By William Ward

Book Overview

A View of the History, Literature, and Religion of the Hindoos V1 is a book written by William Ward and published in 1817. The book is an extensive study of the culture, history, literature, and religion of the people of India, particularly the Hindus. The book is divided into several chapters, each exploring a different aspect of Hinduism, such as their beliefs, practices, rituals, and religious texts. The author, William Ward, was an English Baptist missionary who spent several years living in India and studying the culture and religion of the people there. He was particularly interested in the Hindu religion and sought to understand its intricacies and complexities. The book is written in a scholarly style and is aimed at readers who are interested in learning more about Hinduism and Indian culture. It provides a comprehensive overview of the religion, including its history, mythology, and philosophy. The author also examines the social and cultural practices of the Hindus, such as their caste system, marriage customs, and festivals. Overall, A View of the History, Literature, and Religion of the Hindoos V1 is an important work that provides valuable insights into the culture and religion of India. It is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about Hinduism and Indian culture.Including A Minute Description Of Their Manners And Customs, And Translations From Their Principal Works. In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164674528
• ISBN13: 9781164674528
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"