History of the British Empire in India, to the close of Lord
Ellenborough's Administration. By EDWARD THORNTON, Esq.
Illustrated by Maps, showing the Possessions of the East-India Company
at various times. 6 vols. 8vo., cloth lettered, £4. 16s.
"It (Thornton's India) presents such a mass of valuable and authentic
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Indian territories, as is to be found in no other publication. * * *
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of India which has yet appeared, and we cannot doubt its becoming the
most popular, if, indeed, it be not so already. The style in which
it is written is clear, vigorous, and terse, and free from those
far-fetched, flowery, and pompous clap-traps which too many writers
of the present day are apt to inflict upon their readers."--_United
Service Gazette._
"The style of the work is free, rapid, and spirited, and bears marks
of a thorough familiarity with the subject. Every Englishman ought to
be acquainted with the history of the British empire in India, and we
therefore cordially recommend this work to our readers."--_Patriot._
"Mr. Thornton's history is comprehensive in its plan, clear and
forcible in its style, and impartial in its tone."--_Globe._
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and flowing in diction, profound in thought, and thoroughly logical in
reasoning."--_Colonial Magazine._
A Dictionary, Hindustani and English; to which is added a
reversed part, ENGLISH and HINDUSTANI. By DUNCAN
FORBES, LL.D., Professor of Oriental Languages in King's College,
London; Member of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and
Ireland; Member of the Asiatic Society of Paris, &c. In 1 Vol., royal
8vo., cloth, £2. 12s. 6d., or half-bound, £2. 16s.
"The present volume, by Dr. Forbes, we regard as an inestimable
contribution to our Oriental literature, and worthy of a more extended
notice than we can give to such a work. To compose a lexicon of the
Hindustani tongue, suited to the present advanced state of this and
kindred studies, demands in its author an uncommon share of learning
and critical sagacity,--that he be cautious, well practised in
analysis and arrangement, with ability to assign to secondary and
figurative meanings a due position, a philosophical classification
under their proper themes. To this part of the task Dr. Forbes has
brought rare qualifications, many years' experience, great aptness
in teaching the Oriental tongues, much tact with respect to the kind
and degree of help required to their thorough mastery. He has already
done good service; his former works have stimulated many to acquire
that knowledge which is essential to an efficient discharge of the
various offices of trust and responsibility of every Indian resident.
To say that it is an entirely new work would be to claim for it an
equivocal character; but we do say _it is a matchless production of
its kind_, every way calculated to sustain its author's well-earned
reputation. The plan and principal authorities are fully detailed
in the preface, to which we refer our readers; the classical works
have been diligently explored; the more modern and valuable works
of Thompson, Herklots, Cox, and H. M. Elliot have been laid under
contribution for particular terms and local usage; the aim has been
to compile a thoroughly usable and economical book. The words are
given in alphabetical order; the leading word, and the meaning of
which it, its derivatives and compounds, are susceptible, are given
with great care;--in a word, if condensation and definiteness, if due
distinction between the provinces of a grammarian and lexicographer,
if to avoid faults, to reject things of a doubtful utility, to
supply deficiencies, and do all this with a determination that
typography, paper, and price shall be unexceptionable,--if these in
combination be a recommendation to an author and his work, then Dr.
Forbes's Dictionary is fully worthy of the patronage of the patrons
and students of Hindustani literature. We have to add, for we must
not omit to mention, that it contains a second part, or a reversed
dictionary--a very valuable companion indeed."--_Friend of India,
published at Serampore._
Grammar of the Hindustani Language, in the Oriental and Roman
Characters, with numerous Copper-plate Illustrations of the Persian
and Devanagari Systems of Alphabetic Writing. To which is added, a
copious Selection of Easy Extracts for reading in the Persi-Arabic
and Devanagari Characters, forming a complete introduction to the
Bagh-o-Bahar, together with a Vocabulary and explanatory Notes. By
DUNCAN FORBES, LL.D. 8vo., cloth, 12s.
Hindustani Manual; a Pocket Companion for those who visit India
in any capacity, consisting of a compendious Grammar and Exercises on
its more prominent peculiarities; with a Selection of Useful Phrases
and Dialogues, on familiar subjects, together with a Vocabulary of
useful Words, English and Hindustani, showing at the same time the
Difference of Idiom between the two languages. By DUNCAN FORBES,
LL.D. New Edition, considerably improved, 18mo., bound, 5s. 6d.
"The work can be honestly recommended to all who are desirous of
acquiring the elements of the language, or of making themselves
understood among the people of this country. We have seldom, if ever,
seen such a small pocket-companion, with such a variety of useful
instruction. The language of the Vocabulary and of the Dialogues
appears quite unexceptionable. Any one acquainted with Hindustani will
at once recognize its idiomatic accuracy, and cheerfully recommend
it to the notice of all those who desire to come out to India not
altogether unprepared to convey their own wishes to those who surround
them."--_Friend of India._
Grammar of the Persian Language. To which is added, a Selection
of Easy Extracts for Reading, together with a copious Vocabulary. By
DUNCAN FORBES, LL.D. Second edition. Royal 8vo., cloth, 12s.
6d.
Bagh-o-Bahar; consisting of entertaining Tales in the Hindustani
Language. By MIR AMMAN, of Delhi. A new edition, carefully
collated with original Manuscripts, having the essential vowel-points
and punctuation marked throughout. To which is added a Vocabulary by
DUNCAN FORBES, LL.D. Royal 8vo., cloth, 15s.
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Assistant Surgeons have to pass an examination in India. This edition
was prepared under the authority of the Honourable the East-India
Company.
Oriental Penmanship: an Essay for facilitating the reading
and writing of the Ta'lik Character, as generally used in the East
in Persian and Hindustani Manuscripts and Printed Works; consisting
of various Specimens of Fine Writing, accurately lithographed from
Original Native MSS., accompanied by Letter-press Descriptions,
together with explanatory Notes and Observations. By DUNCAN FORBES,
LL.D. 4to. cloth, 8s.
The British World in the East; a Guide to India, China,
Australia, South Africa, and the other possessions or connections
of Great Britain in the Eastern and Southern Seas. By LEITCH
RITCHIE. 2 vols. 8vo., cloth lettered, £1. 4s.
The object of this work is to embody everything of a practical
nature that is known of the countries in question, in an historical
description of the course of that great eastward stream of commerce
and colonization which has commenced a new era in the destinies of the
world.
COUNTRIES DESCRIBED.
British India.
Beeloochistan.
Affghanistan.
Cashmere.
Thibet.
Burmah.
Siam.
Malay Peninsula.
Indian Archipelago.
Empire of Anam.
Chinese Empire.
New Zealand and the other Islands of the Pacific.
Japan.
Australia with Tasmania.
Islands of the Indian Ocean.
Southern Africa.
Islands of the South
Atlantic Ocean.
"An able summary of events connected with the rise, progress, and
present state of the British Empire in the Eastern hemisphere. The
author has well worked out the desire of the publishers, 'to have
the spirit and results of history in a form at once popular and
practical;' and although he professes to give only 'the heads of
knowledge,' there is nothing dry in the manner in which his task has
been performed; on the contrary, the book is exceedingly readable,
and will be found of great value, both as a work of reference, and
as presenting a comprehensive and interesting sketch of an important
portion of a mighty empire. A work which seems, in every respect,
worthy of public patronage."--_Foreign Quarterly Review._
"The title of this book will show its comprehensive character, and
those who wish to have an Encyclopædia of information on Eastern and
Southern history, commerce, everything, in fact, but physical science,
and not without a good deal even on that, will here find what they
require. It is a condensation of the contents of multifarious volumes,
and may justly be termed 'many things in few words.' If read, it will
impart to the student nearly all that is known on the subject to which
it relates, and afford him withal much entertainment. If kept as a
book of reference, few questions relating to Eastern affairs can arise
for which it will not furnish a complete answer."--_Indian Mail._
"This book will become invaluable for reference, since it embraces all
the leading circumstances in the histories and position (social and
political) of India, China, and Australia."--_Court Journal._
"This comprehensive title-page may be regarded as a faint outline of
the prodigious mass of information which is contained in the work to
which it belongs. Divided into ten books, subdivided into forty-seven
chapters, and consisting of 1,000 rather closely-printed 8vo. pages,
the reading, research, and labour, both of mind and pen, requisite for
its production, may readily be supposed to have been great. It was
with no slight expectation that we sat down to a perusal of his (Mr.
Ritchie's) volumes; and we must do him the justice to say, that our
anticipations have been more than realized. By judicious management,
and by skilfully and forcibly exercising the art of condensation, he
has succeeded in drawing within one lucid focus an infinite variety
of subjects, all more or less interesting and important."--_Naval and
Military Gazette._
History of the Punjab, and of the Rise, Progress, and present
Condition of the Sect and Nation of the Sikhs, including a full account
of the Military Operations on the Banks of the Sutlej in 1846, and the
Proclamations and Treaties of the Governor-General in India relating
thereto. By THOMAS THORNTON, Esq. 2 vols. post 8vo., cloth
lettered, £1. 1s.
"The work gives all the information on the history and topography of
the Punjab that could be desired; and in the fullness and completeness
of its details, and the diligence with which information has been
collected from every available source, constitutes this the best
and most authentic work extant on the important country of which it
treats."--_Britannia._
The East-India Gazetteer; containing Descriptions of the
Empires, Kingdoms, Cities, Towns, Districts, &c., of Hindostan and
adjacent Countries, with Sketches of the Manners, Customs, &c. of their
various Inhabitants. By WALTER HAMILTON. Second edition, 2
vols. 8vo., cloth, £1. 12s.
"A valuable and excellent work."--_Times._
The Memoirs of a Griffin; or, a Cadet's First Year in India.
By Captain BELLEW. Illustrated from Designs by the Author. 2
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of hilarity and the invariable good humour with which he encounters
his various difficulties, but because the recital presents us with
an accurate and faithful account of the manners of the luxurious
East. The minutiæ of domestic life, all the various usages of the
presidencies, together with spicy military detail, which supply
us with a very welcome and agreeable view of the way in which our
fellow-subjects contrive to make themselves happy under the warm
sunbeams of the Orient. There is a constant succession of new scenes,
a great diversity of actors, and much new matter in this work; the
whole enlivened by a _bonhomie_ which gives it its most interesting
aspect."--_Metropolitan Magazine._
Travels in Western India; embracing a visit to the Sacred
Mountains of the Jains, and the most celebrated Shrines of the Hindu
Faith between Rajpootana and the Indus, and an account of the ancient
city of Nehrwalla. By the late Lieut.-Col. JAMES TOD, Author
of "The Annals of Rajast'han." Royal 4to. cloth boards. £3. 13s. 6d.
Instructions by Major-Gen. Sir John Malcolm, G.C.B., K.L.S.,
&c., to Officers acting under his Orders in Central India, A.D. 1821.
Post 8vo. cloth. 2s. 6d.
Advice to Cadets and other Young Persons proceeding to India.
By Capt. KERR, formerly Commandant of Gentlemen Cadets at
Calcutta. Second edition, post 8vo., cloth, 5s.
"A man of experience in the superintendence of Cadets, coming forward
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furnish much salutary advice."--_Conservative Journal._
"The advice is so sensible, so judicious, so friendly, and so
prudent."--_Metropolitan Magazine._
The Hand-Book of India. A Guide to the Stranger and Traveller,
and a Companion to the Resident. By J. H. STOCQUELER, Esq.,
late Editor of the "Calcutta Englishman." Post 8vo., cloth lettered,
price 14s.
This publication embraces, in a condensed form, complete and accurate
information respecting the Topography, Climate, Government, Commerce,
Laws, Institutions, and Products of India; the Manners and Customs of
the Inhabitants; the Method of Travelling throughout the Empire, and
the Expense attendant thereon; the Condition of the European (English)
Society; the Rules and Regulations of the various branches of the
executive; the Cost and Manner of proceeding to India; the Sports,
Ceremonies, and Pageants common to the Country, &c. &c.
"Mr. Stocqueler's excellent Hand-book of India."--_Foreign Quarterly
Review._
"An able, interesting, and comprehensive work."--_Morning Herald._
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praise."--_Spectator._
"There can be no hesitation in saying that the plan and execution of
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accurate vademecum which has yet appeared, and cannot fail to be both
interesting and useful to all those whom business or pleasure may send
to India."--_Friend of India, published at Serampore._
"We can safely recommend this 'Guide' as one which will impart a
correct notion of all those parts of the continent of British India
which are the principal places of resort of Englishmen proceeding
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commercial, agricultural, or other pursuits."--_Atlas._
"This, for what it professes to do, is truly an excellent book. As is
stated in the preface, it contains at one view a very complete outline
of everything relating to India which may be sought to be known; and
such pains have been taken to give the information, in a form as clear
as it is ample, that we might say it was altogether a history as well
as a Hand-book."--_Literary Gazette._
Rambles in Ceylon; minute Details of Scenes and Impressions. By
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Treatise on Field Fortification and Artillery. By Major
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Bactrian Coins; Note on the Historical Results deducible from
Recent Discoveries in Afghanistan. By
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Travels in the Punjab, Afghanistan, and Turkistan, to Balk,
Bokhara, and Herat; and a Visit to Great Britain and Germany. By
MOHAN LAL. 8vo. cloth, lettered, 16s.
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slight portion of information."--_Naval and Military Gazette._
"This is one of the most extraordinary volumes in reference to India
that has issued from the press for a considerable time."--_Cheltenham
Journal._
"On a variety of subjects it affords both information and amusement in
no inconsiderable degree."--_United Service Magazine._
The Regimental Moonshi, being a course of Reading in Hindustani,
designed to assist Officers and Assistant Surgeons on the Madras
Establishment preparing for the Examination ordered by Government. By
Captain E. T. COX. Royal 8vo. 18s.
Journal of Asiatic Society of Bengal, published monthly. Per
number, 3s. 6d.
Chinese Repository, published monthly. Per number, 2s.
Thugs of India, illustrations of their History and Practices,
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The East India Register and Army List, (Published Half-yearly);
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compiled from the official returns received at the East-India House. By
F. CLARK, of the Secretary's Office, East-India House. 1 Thick
Vol. 12mo. Sewed, 10s., or 11s. 6d. strongly bound.
[asterism] Separate Presidencies--Bengal, 6s.; Madras, 5s.; Bombay, 5s.
Dictionary of the Chinese Language, in Three Parts. By R.
MORRISON, D.D.: viz.--
1. Chinese and English, arranged according to the Radicals. 3 vols.
royal 4to. £7. 10s.
2. Chinese and English, arranged alphabetically. 2 vols. royal 4to.
£6. 6s.
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[asterism] _Each Part forms a complete Dictionary._
Sanscrit Plays. The Mrichchakati, or the Toy-cart; Vikrama
and Urvasi, or the Hero and the Nymph; Uttara Rama Cheritra, or
Continuation of the History of Rama; Malati and Madhava, or the Stolen
Marriage; Mudra Rakshasa, or the Signet of the Minister; Retnavali, or
the Necklace, translated from the original Sanscrit; together with an
account of the Dramatic System of the Hindus, Notices of the different
Dramas, &c. By Professor H. H. WILSON, of the University of
Oxford. Second Edition. 2 vols. 8vo. £1. 1s.
Scenes and Characteristics of Hindostan, with Sketches of
Anglo-Indian Society. By Miss EMMA ROBERTS. Second Edition. 2
vols. post 8vo. cloth. 18s.
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and remarkable for the truth of their colouring."--_Quarterly Review._
The Overland Guide Book, a complete epitome of useful
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Remarks upon Outfit, &c. By Capt. JAMES BARBER, H.C.S. 2nd
Edition. Post 8vo. cloth. 5s.
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information contained in its pages: for the author is not only well
acquainted with his subject, but has carefully studied the wants and
difficulties of the race of travellers of either sex."--_Times._
Despatches, Minutes, and Correspondence of the Marquess
Wellesley, K.G., during his Administration in India. Revised by his
LORDSHIP. 5 Vols. 8vo. cloth, with Portrait, Map, &c. £6. 10s.
"A publication of extraordinary interest."--_Edinburgh Review._
A Gazetteer of the Punjab, Sinde, Afghanistan, Beloochistan,
and Neighbouring States, compiled by authority of the Honourable Court
of Directors of the East-India Company, and chiefly from documents in
their possession. By EDWARD THORNTON, Esq. 2 vols. 8vo. £1. 5s.
The East-India Calculator; or Guide to the Merchant and Trader,
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Money; containing copious Tables of the Exchanges between London,
Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay, and of the relative Value of Coins
current in Hindostan, Tables of the Weights of India and China, with
their respective Proportions, &c.; also an Account of the Moneys,
Weights, and Measures of India, China, Persia, Arabia, &c., collected
from the best sources. By THOMAS THORNTON, Esq. 8vo. cloth.
21s.
Cotton-Wool, Raw Silk, and Indigo, Papers respecting the
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East-India Company. 8vo. 12s.
The Ship, its Origin and Progress, a complete Naval History;
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1848. Illustrated by Plates, and accompanied by a Book of Flags of all
Nations. By FRANCIS STEINITZ. 4to. half-bound. £2. 10s.
Hints to Cadets; with a few Observations on the Military Service
of the Honourable East-India Company. By CAPTAIN POSTANS,
Bombay Army. Post 8vo. cloth. 3s. 6d.
The Customs and Manners of the Mussulmans of India, with a full
and exact Account of their various Rites and Ceremonies from the Moment
of Birth to the Hour of Death. By G. A. HERKLOTS, M.D. 8vo.
16s.
Medical Advice to the Indian Stranger. By JOHN M'COSH,
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lettered. 5s. 6d.
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especially valuable. The medical hints are thoroughly practical, and
the notes upon climate and diet cannot be too earnestly recommended to
the attention of all our countrymen in the East."--_Atlas._
"We cordially recommend the work as an exceedingly sensible,
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Horsburgh's Directory. The India Directory; or, Directions
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interjacent Ports of Africa and South America. Compiled chiefly from
Original Journals of the Honourable Company's Ships, and from the
Observations and Remarks resulting from the Experience of Twenty-One
Years in the Navigation of those Seas. By JAMES HORSBURGH,
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Horsburgh's Charts, for the Navigation from England to India and
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2. South Atlantic Ocean. 7s. 6d.
3. Anchorage at Gough's Island. 2s.
4. Bird's Islands and Doddington Rock. 3s. 6d.
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7. Indian Ocean. 7s. 6d.
8. Arabian Sea and East Africa. 7s. 6d.
9. Hindoostan Coasts and Islands. 7s. 6d.
10. Bombay Harbour. 10s. 6d.
11. Goa Road and River and Murmagoa Anchorage. 7s. 6d.
12. Maldiva Islands and Channels. 5s.
13. Bay of Bengal. 6s.
14. Peninsula and Islands of India, East of Bengal Bay. 9s.
15. West Coast of Sumatra. 6s.
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20. Strait of Sunda. 6s.
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Maps of India and China.
_All from the latest Surveys, and drawn by_ JOHN WALKER.
A Newly constructed and improved Map of India,