Indian Infanticide: Its Origin, Progress, And Suppression (1857)

By John Cave-Browne

Book Overview

Indian Infanticide: Its Origin, Progress, And Suppression is a book written by John Cave-Browne and originally published in 1857. The book explores the practice of infanticide in India, tracing its origins and examining its prevalence at the time of publication. Cave-Browne also discusses the efforts made to suppress the practice, including the work of missionaries and government officials. The book draws on a range of sources, including personal observations, official reports, and historical accounts, and provides a detailed and informative account of a complex and controversial issue. Overall, Indian Infanticide is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of Indian society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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: 1164173693
• ISBN13: 9781164173694
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"