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| 100 | 1 | _aGangooly, Joguth Chunder | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aLife and religion of the Hindoos. |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-07-29 | ||
| 508 | _aDavid Edwards, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Life and Religion of the Hindoos: With a Sketch of My Life and Experience" by Joguth Chunder Gangooly is a cultural and religious account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides insight into the social structure, customs, and beliefs of Hindu society, composed from the perspective of a Brahmin who converted to Christianity. It aims to present an authentic representation of Hindu life and practices, countering misconceptions often held by Western audiences. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author's motivations for writing, emphasizing the importance of providing accurate information about Hindu customs and beliefs. Gangooly reflects on the widespread misconceptions about Hindu practices, such as misguided ideas about rituals and social customs. The introductory sections also highlight his personal journey as a Christian convert, including his educational experiences and the support he received from various mentors during his time in the West. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Hindu life, beginning with the intricate caste system and its implications, which the author intends to analyze in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Crosby, Nichols, Lee and Company, 1860 |
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| 653 | _aIndia -- Social life and customs | ||
| 653 | _aHindus | ||
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_aBush, Solon Wanton, _d1819-1898 |
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_aEllis, George Edward, _d1814-1894 |
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