Land of the Veda

""Land of the Veda: Being Personal Reminiscences of India"" is a book written by William Butler, which offers a unique and personal perspective on India. The author, who spent several years in the country, shares his experiences and observations about the Indian culture, people, and way of life. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of India, such as its history, religion, politics, and social customs. Butler's writing style is engaging and vivid, and he provides a wealth of information about the country's rich and diverse heritage. He also offers his own insights and opinions on various issues, making the book a fascinating read for anyone interested in India or world cultures in general. Overall, ""Land of the Veda"" is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of India and its people.Its people, castes, thugs and fakirs; its religions, mythology, principle monuments, palaces and mausoleums, together with the incidents of the Great Sepoy Rebellion and its results to Christianity and civilization. Also contains a map of India, forty-two illustrations, statistical tables of Christian missions and a glossary of Indian terms used in this work and in missionary correspondence.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.