India and Its Faiths

India and Its Faiths: A Traveler's Record is a book written by James Bissett Pratt, an American philosopher and religious scholar. The book is a travelogue and an exploration of the diverse religious traditions of India. Pratt traveled extensively throughout India in the early 20th century, meeting with various religious leaders and practitioners of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed account of Pratt's travels in India, including his experiences in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, as well as his visits to various temples, shrines, and holy sites. Pratt describes the sights, sounds, and smells of India, and reflects on the cultural and religious differences he encountered during his travels.The second part of the book delves deeper into the religious traditions of India. Pratt provides a comprehensive overview of the major faiths practiced in India, including their history, beliefs, and practices. He also offers his own insights and interpretations of these traditions, drawing on his background as a philosopher and religious scholar.Overall, India and Its Faiths: A Traveler's Record is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the religious and cultural diversity of India. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian religion, culture, and history.1915. I conceive that there is still a place for a book whose author's perpetration for his task has been, not in Sanskrit or missionary literature, but in the study of the general problems of the psychology and philosophy of religions and who seeks to present Indian religious life as it is today, without partisanship or antecedent bias.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.