The Bower Manuscript: Part 1 to 7

Here's a copy of The Bower Manuscript: Part 1 to 7 by A. F. Rudolf Hoernle – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 109 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

The Bower Manuscript, edited and translated by A. F. Rudolf Hoernle, is a significant collection of ancient Indian texts discovered in Chinese Turkestan. Written in Sanskrit and Gupta script, it covers medicine, divination, and Buddhist doctrines. Published in seven parts, Hoernle’s work provides transliterations, translations, and critical commentary. His scholarly analysis highlighted India's early scientific and literary achievements. The manuscript is a crucial link in understanding cultural exchanges along the Silk Road and ancient Indian knowledge systems.

Book details

• Author: A. F. Rudolf Hoernle
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 109
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1892

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Who wrote The Bower Manuscript: Part 1 to 7?

The Bower Manuscript: Part 1 to 7 is written by A. F. Rudolf Hoernle.

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