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  • The Talking Thrush, and Other Tales from India

    Village Tales Taken Down in the Districts

    by William Crooke, W. H. D. Rouse ...
    Indian village tales - the talking thrush, the jackal who outwits everyone, the tiger who is fooled twice - taken down in the districts by a man who spent his career in the Indian civil service and collected as he went. This edition binds 43 plates of Indian painting with the tales, among them works by Nainsukh, Govardhan and Raja Deen Dayal, alongside 17 illustrations restored and coloured for ... Read more

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  • The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. The Godlings, The Worship of the Dead, The Evil Eye, The Scaring of Ghosts, Totemism and Fetishism, Animal-Worship…

    by William Crooke, Winter Fernwick ...
    The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India (Vol. 1 & 2) is a foundational ethnographic compendium of beliefs, rites, spirits, village deities, omens, festivals, and customary practices observed in northern India under late nineteenth-century colonial rule. Written in a lucid, taxonomic prose characteristic of Victorian anthropology, the work gathers oral traditions and ritual details ... Read more

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  • The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 2 (of 2)

    by William Crooke ...
    "The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 2" by William Crooke delves into the rich tapestry of beliefs and practices that characterize the spiritual landscape of Northern India. This volume explores various folk traditions, rituals, and the interplay between popular religion and local customs. Crooke meticulously documents the diverse pantheon of deities worshipped, the ... Read more

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  • The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 1 (of 2)

    by William Crooke ...
    "The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by William Crooke is a comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of beliefs and practices that characterize the spiritual life of Northern India. Crooke delves into the diverse folk traditions, rituals, and deities that shape the everyday lives of the people in this region. His meticulous research captures the essence of ... Read more

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  • The Tribes and Castes of the North-western Provinces and Oudh

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by William Crooke ...
    This sweeping ethnographic and historical survey moves from ancient origins to the intimate details of family life, tracing communities whose identities are shaped by memory, custom, and contested status. It opens with the Bhars of eastern Uttar Pradesh, a people of uncertain, probably non-Aryan origin, surrounded by legends of lost kingship, ruined forts, and place-names that preserve their ... Read more

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  • The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India (Complete)

    by William Crooke ...
    Among all the great religions of the world there is none more catholic, more assimilative than the mass of beliefs which go to make up what is popularly known as Hinduism. To what was probably its original form—a nature worship in a large degree introduced by the Aryan missionaries—has been added an enormous amount of demonolatry, fetishism and kindred forms of primitive religion, much of which ... Read more

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  • Remarkable Spirit Manifestations

    by Prof. William Crookes, C. G. Helleberg ...
    Spiritualism is a religious movement based on the belief that spirits of the deceased exist and are able to communicate with living people. It began to develop in the 1840s and had reached its peak of popularity by the 1920s, particularly in English-speaking countries. “Remarkable Spirit Manifestations” is a 1874 work by William Crookes and C. G. Helleberg on the subject of spirits, looking in ... Read more

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  • The Yeast Connection

    A Medical Breakthrough

    by William G. Crook ...
    An in-depth guide on how to suspect, identify, and over-come those health problems in people of all ages and sexes that can be traced to sensitivity to the yeast germ candida albicans.The Yeast Connection also includes:Easy-to-follow diet instructions;Information about labratory studies and tests, prescription and nonprescription medications, and treatment with candida vaccines;A discussion of the ... Read more

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  • Diamonds

    Unveiling the Mysteries and Significance of Diamonds

    by William Crookes ...
    In "Diamonds," William Crookes offers an insightful exploration into the world of diamond formation, properties, and its socio-economic implications during the late 19th century. Employing a scientific yet accessible literary style, Crookes interweaves meticulous empirical research with engaging narrative, making complex chemical and geological concepts approachable for a broader audience. The ... Read more

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  • Diamonds

    (Illustrated Edition)

    by William Crookes ...
    Series Title: Harper's library of living thoughtThe following pages are based on personal observations during two visits to Kimberley, in 1896 and 1905, and on personal researches on the formation and artificial production of diamonds. In 1896 I spent nearly a month at Kimberley, when Mr. Gardner F. Williams, the General Manager of the De Beers Consolidated Mines, and the managers of neighbouring ... Read more

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  • The Religion and Folklore of Northern India

    by William Crooke ...
    In 'The Religion and Folklore of Northern India' by William Crooke, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the intricate tapestry of religious practices and folklore in the region. Crooke delves deep into the rich cultural heritage of Northern India, exploring the beliefs, rituals, and traditions that have shaped the spiritual landscape of the area. His detailed analysis is presented ... Read more

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  • Through Five Administrations

    Reminiscences of Colonel William H. Crook, Body-Guard to President Lincoln

    by William H. Crook ...
    A fascinating behind-the-scenes account of life at the White House in the second half of the nineteenth centuryHired in January 1865 as one of four White House bodyguards assigned to protect the president, Colonel William H. Crook—a Union army veteran and member of the Washington Police Force—developed a close, mutually respectful relationship with Abraham Lincoln. To his profound regret, Crook ... Read more

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