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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and culture of India in the late 19th century. The author, a missionary resident in India, skillfully paints a vivid picture of daily life, customs, and religious practices, taking readers on a journey through bustling railway stations, bustling bazaars, and quiet villages. The book delves into the complexities of caste systems, exploring the social hierarchy that defines much of Indian society. Readers encounter firsthand the challenges faced by lepers, who are ostracized and left to beg for a meager existence, offering a poignant commentary on the human condition and the power of compassion. The book also examines the lives of ordinary people ââ â the farmers tending their fields, the merchants negotiating prices in the bazaars, the mothers caring for their children. Through these observations, the author invites readers to consider the deeper themes of faith, tradition, and the human search for meaning in a diverse and complex world. This engaging exploration of a vibrant and ancient culture provides a timeless and valuable perspective on the lives of people in India, offering insights into a society that has both captivated and intrigued Western minds for centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. No Jacket. In decorated brown cloth with light rubbing. A solid copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. Burgundy cloth hardcover, corners bumped, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, iv. 182 iv. pp. No errata slip. Ex church library with an inked call numbers on the spine but otherwise clean. Signed on the ffep, "S. F. Taylor, Sept. 1886, Allahabad." We have seen two binding variants of this edition - this one has "History of A. P. Missions, India" on the spine, and "History of A. P. Missions, India." on the front cover. We believe this to be the true first printing of the first edition, with different spine & cover titles than the later printing and lacking the errata slip of the later printing. This copy also has a penciled "A" beneath the date on the title page.…