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Specimens of Hindoo literature: consisting of translations, from the Tamoul language, of some Hindoo works of morality and imagination

with explanatory notes: to which are prefixed introductory remarks on the mythology, literature, &c. of the Hindoos.

Also known as Specimens of Hindoo literature

by Nathaniel Edward Kindersley

  • First published:
  • 18th century
  • Language: English
  • Content type: Primary source
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xiii pages, 1 leaf, 335 pages : 22 cm (8vo) "I am indebted for the substance [of the abstract of Hindoo mythology] ... to the Rev. Mr. Gericke, Protestant missionary at Madras."--Preface Signatures: [A]⁷ B-O⁸ Introductory remarks on the mythology, literature, &c. of the Hindoos.--Extracts from the Teeroo-vaulaver-kuddul, or The ocean of wisdom.--The history of the Nella-rajah; a Hindoo romance.--Explanation of the engravings Gift: Professor François Gros ; From the collection of François Gros

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with explanatory notes: to which are prefixed introductory remarks on the mythology, literature, &c. of the Hindoos.

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1794London : Printed by W. Bulmer and Co. and sold by F. Wingrave, successor to Mr. Nourse, in The Strand; Printed by W. Bulmer and co. and sold by F. WingraveEnglish—Public

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  • Contributing institution: Robarts - University of Toronto
  • Digitization sponsor: University of Toronto
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