THOMAS, PAUL: Hindu Religion Customs and Manners. Describing the Customs and Manners, Religious, Social and Domestic Life, Arts and Sciences of the Hindus. 260 Illustrations. Bombay; D. B. Taraporevala Sons & Co., 1956. Third Indian edition. 4:o. Frontispiece, [xiv] + 161 pp. + 115 plates (only the front. in colour). Publisher´s green boards with gilt title on spine, pictorial dustjacket. The jacket chipped and with some tearing. A fine copy. The contents are divided under the headings: I. Mythical Origin, Antiquity and History / II. The Caste System / III. Religion / IV. Philosophy / V. Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj / VI. Social Life / VII. Domestic Life / VIII. Customs, Manners, Costumes, Popular Superstitions etc. / IX. Ceremonies / X. Literature and Languages / XI. Music and Dancing / XII. Architecture, Sculpture and Painting / XIII. Art and Science of Love / XIV. Hindu Calendar and Holidays / XV. Conclusion.
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