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100	1		_aMalcolm, John, _d1769-1833
245	1	0	_aSketch of the Sikhs : _bA Singular Nation Who Inhabit the Provinces of Penjab, Situated Between the Rivers Jumna and Indus
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-11-12
508			_aProduced by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Sketch of the Sikhs" by John Malcolm is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a concise narrative about the Sikhs, focusing on their unique religion, customs, and significant historical events as they relate to the British colonial context. Malcolm aims to shed light on this "singular nation," offering insights into a culture that was largely unfamiliar to European readers of his time. The opening of the book introduces Malcolm's motivations for writing, detailing his experiences and observations while stationed with the British army in Punjab. He discusses the challenges faced in gathering accurate information about the Sikh community, emphasizing the reliance on original Sikh sources to counteract misconceptions presented by both admirers and detractors. Notably, he begins the exploration of Sikh history with an account of Nánac, the founder of Sikhism, recounting his early life, spiritual inclinations, and establishing the basis for the Sikh faith while detailing his attempts to unify differing religious beliefs among the Hindus and Muslims. The beginning sets a foundation for a deeper understanding of the evolution of Sikhism and its significant figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSikhs
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53510
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