Indika: The country and the people of India and Ceylon

Indika: The country and the people of India and Ceylon by J. F. Hurst is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 817 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

Indika: The Country and the People of India and Ceylon by John F. Hurst offers a comprehensive overview of the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka during the late 19th century. Drawing from travel observations, historical accounts, and cultural studies, Hurst explores the geography, religions, social customs, and colonial dynamics of the region. The book serves as both a travelogue and a sociocultural study, reflecting Western perspectives of the time and providing contemporary readers with historical insights into South Asia.

Book details

• Author: J. F. Hurst
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 817
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1891

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Indika: The country and the people of India and is written by J. F. Hurst.

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