The East India Vade-Mecum, Volume 1 (of 2) : (Registro nro. 94234)
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| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | DS |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Williamson, Thomas, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1759?-1817 |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The East India Vade-Mecum, Volume 1 (of 2) : |
| Remainder of title | or, complete guide to gentlemen intended for the civil, military, or naval service of the East India Company. |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2016 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
| Source | rdacontent |
| 337 ## - MEDIA TYPE | |
| Media type term | computer |
| Media type code | c |
| Source | rdamedia |
| 338 ## - CARRIER TYPE | |
| Carrier type term | online resource |
| Carrier type code | cr |
| Source | rdacarrier |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2016-10-31 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by KD Weeks, Jens Guld, and the Bayerische<br/>Staatsbibliothek München (urn:nbn:de:bvb:12-bsb10483595-8) |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "The East India Vade-Mecum, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Thomas Williamson is a comprehensive guide written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a manual for young gentlemen preparing to embark on careers in civil, military, or naval services within the Honorable East India Company. The book discusses various essential topics, including preparation for travel, understanding local customs, and practical advice for living and working in India. The opening of the vade-mecum sets the stage for its intention as a practical resource for those unfamiliar with the customs and challenges of India. Williamson emphasizes the importance of proper preparation, providing guidance on aspects such as packing, clothing choices, and general conduct on ships heading to the East. He reflects on his over twenty years of experience in Bengal, aiming to convey crucial insights to help newcomers adapt and navigate the complexities of life in India. From advice on maintaining health during the journey to understanding the local socio-cultural dynamics, the initial chapters emphasize the significance of being well-informed and prepared for the unique challenges that await in the East. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 534 ## - ORIGINAL VERSION NOTE | |
| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53400">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53400</a> |
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