Illustrations Of The History And Practices Of The Thugs

By Edward Thornton

Book Overview

""Illustrations Of The History And Practices Of The Thugs"" is a book by Edward Thornton that provides a detailed account of the infamous Thuggee cult in India. The book includes illustrations, maps, and descriptions of the Thugs' methods of murder and robbery, as well as their religious beliefs and practices. Thornton's work is based on his personal experiences as a British East India Company official, as well as on accounts from other British officials and Indian informants. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of Indian history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history, anthropology, or criminology.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432535455
• ISBN13: 9781432535452
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"