02096cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000530011324500520016626400510021830000470026933600260031633700260034233800360036850000310040450800350043552011830047053400450165365300360169885600430173499900170177715483UtSlPG20260610133349.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aSleeman, W. H., Sirq(William Henry),d1788-185610aRambles and Recollections of an Indian Official 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-27  aProduced by Philip H Hitchcock  a"Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official" by Major-General Sir W. H. Sleeman is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The work reflects Sleeman's experiences and observations during his time as an official in India, blending rich descriptions of local culture, religion, and society with personal anecdotes. It delves into various topics, including the customs and beliefs of the Hindus, as well as the author's reflections on the complexities of Indian life during British colonial rule.  The opening of the book presents an invitation to journey with Sleeman to the Nerbudda River, where he describes an annual Hindu fair, characterized by a blend of festivity and spirituality. He vividly depicts the scene, noting the large congregations of people seeking purification through bathing and participating in rituals while highlighting the peaceful atmosphere that allows families to enjoy the gatherings safely. Moreover, Sleeman draws attention to the local legends connected to the geographical features around the Nerbudda, illustrating the deep interweaving of mythology and daily life in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndia -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15483  c56871d56871