William Crooke
The Native Races of the British Empire: Natives of Northern India
The Native Races of the British Empire: Natives of Northern India
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The work describes the people of northern India, from their habitat to their religious beliefs, social life, professions, and race type, in a concise manner. It includes discussions of ethnicity, tribes, habitat and behaviour, environment, customs and traditions, and castes such as the Rajputs, Jats, and Brahmins. Crooke also focuses on home life, the role of women, the typical life of a child, and social rites and customs.
Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2024
Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
The work provides a comprehensive overview of the people of northern India, encompassing their habitat, religious beliefs, social life, professions, and race type. Originally published in London in 1907, Natives of Northern India is divided into sixteen chapters and features thirty-two illustrations. The author begins by discussing the ethnicity of the Indian population, including the various tribes and their geographical distribution. He then delves into the tribes in the northern hills, the southern hills, and their unique customs and traditions. Crooke also covers castes such as the Rajputs, Jats, and Brahmins, village industries, criminals, and 'vagrant tribes'. A significant focus of the book is on home life and the role of women, the typical life of a child, and social rites and customs related to birth, marriage, and death. Overall, the work offers a valuable insight into the diverse and complex society of northern India during the early 20th century.
The Work Describes the People of Northern India
The work provides a comprehensive overview of the people of northern India, encompassing their habitat, religious beliefs, social life, professions, and race type. Originally published in London in 1907, Natives of Northern India is divided into sixteen chapters and features thirty-two illustrations. The author begins by discussing the ethnicity of the Indian population, including the various tribes and their geographical distribution. He then delves into the tribes in the northern hills, the southern hills, and their unique customs and traditions. Crooke also covers castes such as the Rajputs, Jats, and Brahmins, village industries, criminals, and 'vagrant tribes'. A significant focus of the book is on home life and the role of women, the typical life of a child, and social rites and customs related to birth, marriage, and death. Overall, the work offers a valuable insight into the diverse and complex society of northern India during the early 20th century.
Dimension: 254 x 203 x 50 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789390729548
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