Sale-catalogues of Second-hand Books on Sale by Henry Sotheran & Co

Sale-catalogues of Second-hand Books on Sale by Henry Sotheran & Co
Title Sale-catalogues of Second-hand Books on Sale by Henry Sotheran & Co PDF eBook
Author Sotheran, Henry and Co
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Pages 906
Release 1871
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Sind Revisited: With Notices Of The Anglo-Indian Army; Railroads; Past, Present, And Future, Etc. 2 Vols (bound In One)

Sind Revisited: With Notices Of The Anglo-Indian Army; Railroads; Past, Present, And Future, Etc. 2 Vols (bound In One)
Title Sind Revisited: With Notices Of The Anglo-Indian Army; Railroads; Past, Present, And Future, Etc. 2 Vols (bound In One) PDF eBook
Author Richard Francis Burton
Publisher
Pages 346
Release 1997
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ISBN 9788121507714

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Description: Sind Revisited is an account of Sind and is a unique work by the indefatigable Richard Burton. Having visited Sind more than once and with his keen observation, Richard Burton has provided much useful information about this very ancient land in his own inimitable style. The description of places and people inhabiting the Young Egypt -the nick name applied to Sind-the legends and myths, history, society and social mores, religious beliefs, politics and of course, the ruins which Sind abounds in, food habits, the Anglo-Indian army, railroads and several other subjects are narrated in the distinctive style of the author. His remarks on the character of the inhabitants and their peculiar traits as well as idiosyncrasies make interesting reading. The incidents recorded in the book are marked by wit and humor so very characteristics of Richard Burton, the versatile raconteur. Conveniently bound together, the two volumes of Sind Revisited should interest students of history as well as those who are fond of travelling in the past.

Sind Revisited

Sind Revisited
Title Sind Revisited PDF eBook
Author Sir Richard Francis Burton
Publisher
Pages 348
Release 1877
Genre India
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The English explorer and author Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-90) began his long and adventurous career in India, where he arrived in 1842 to join the 18th regiment of Bombay infantry as a young commissioned officer. In 1844 Burton's regiment was posted to Sind, the province located in present-day southeastern Pakistan, at that time only recently annexed by the British. Burton lived in Sind for a number of years and published three early books based on his experiences and observations: Scinde, or, The Unhappy Valley (two volumes, 1851), Sindh, and the Races that Inhabit the Valley of the Indus (1851), and Falconry in the Valley of the Indus (1852). The "unhappy valley" of the title of his first book refers to the valley of the Indus, which, along with the Indus River delta, largely defines the geography of Sind. More than two decades later, in 1875-76, Burton and his wife Isabel made a return visit to the province. Sind Revisited, published in London in 1877, is a result of this later journey. The book contains Burton's observations on the cities of Karachi and Hyderabad; the state of the Anglo-Indian army; relations among Muslims and Hindus and, in particular, the relentless pressure on the Hindus to convert to Islam; Sindi men and women; the Indus Valley Railway; and many other topics. Throughout, Burton uses the literary device of a fictitious traveling companion, "Mr. John Bull," to whom he addresses comments and asides. He also includes translations of poems and summaries of colorful local tales and legends, for example, that of "the seven headless prophets." In concluding remarks, Burton judges British rule to have had a positive influence, by bringing improvements in health and access to education for the Sindi people. The book is indexed but has no maps or illustrations.

Hoosiers and the American Story

Hoosiers and the American Story
Title Hoosiers and the American Story PDF eBook
Author Madison, James H.
Publisher Indiana Historical Society
Pages 359
Release 2014-10
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 0871953633

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A supplemental textbook for middle and high school students, Hoosiers and the American Story provides intimate views of individuals and places in Indiana set within themes from American history. During the frontier days when Americans battled with and exiled native peoples from the East, Indiana was on the leading edge of America’s westward expansion. As waves of immigrants swept across the Appalachians and eastern waterways, Indiana became established as both a crossroads and as a vital part of Middle America. Indiana’s stories illuminate the history of American agriculture, wars, industrialization, ethnic conflicts, technological improvements, political battles, transportation networks, economic shifts, social welfare initiatives, and more. In so doing, they elucidate large national issues so that students can relate personally to the ideas and events that comprise American history. At the same time, the stories shed light on what it means to be a Hoosier, today and in the past.

The Army Air Forces in World War II: Men and planes

The Army Air Forces in World War II: Men and planes
Title The Army Air Forces in World War II: Men and planes PDF eBook
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Pages 920
Release 1948
Genre Electronic government information
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The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary: Complete Text Reproduced Micrographically: P-Z, Supplement and bibliography

The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary: Complete Text Reproduced Micrographically: P-Z, Supplement and bibliography
Title The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary: Complete Text Reproduced Micrographically: P-Z, Supplement and bibliography PDF eBook
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Pages 2238
Release 1971
Genre English language
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Micrographic reproduction of the 13 volume Oxford English dictionary published in 1933.

Schools of Thought

Schools of Thought
Title Schools of Thought PDF eBook
Author Rexford Brown
Publisher Jossey-Bass
Pages 322
Release 1993-08-10
Genre Education
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As a result of his visits to classrooms across the nation, Brown has compiled an engaging, thought-provoking collection of classroom vignettes which show the ways in which national, state, and local school politics translate into changed classroom practices. "Captures the breadth, depth, and urgency of education reform".--Bill Clinton.