{"product_id":"report-on-the-depredations-committed-by-the-thug-gangs-of-upper-and-central-india-gyan-books","title":"Report on the Depredations Committed by the Thug Gangs of Upper and Central India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReport on the Depredations Committed by the\u003c\/em\u003e by William Henry Sleeman is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 648 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReport on the Depredations Committed by the Thug Gangs of Upper and Central India by William Henry Sleeman is a comprehensive document detailing the operations, structure, and suppression of the Thuggee cult—a network of organized gangs engaged in ritualistic murder and robbery across India. Based on extensive investigations and confessions, Sleeman outlines how the Thugs lured and strangled travelers, motivated by superstition and profit. The report served as a key tool in the British colonial campaign to dismantle the Thuggee networks. It combines criminology, ethnography, and law enforcement strategy, reflecting the British rationale for imperial intervention in Indian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Henry Sleeman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 648\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1840\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Report on the Depredations Committed by the available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003eReport on the Depredations Committed by the\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote Report on the Depredations Committed by the?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReport on the Depredations Committed by the is written by William Henry Sleeman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964822323311,"sku":"9789371334266","price":37.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964822356079,"sku":"9789371334853","price":63.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789371334266.jpg?v=1792640675","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/report-on-the-depredations-committed-by-the-thug-gangs-of-upper-and-central-india-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}