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ORIGINAL! SKETCHES CHIEFLY RELATING TO THE HISTORY, RELIGION, LEARNING, AND MANNERS OF THE HINDOOS BOOK IN 2 VOLUMES 1792 SKETCHES CHIEFLY RELATING TO THE HISTORY, RELIGION, LEARNING, AND MANNERS OF THE HINDOOS . Signed on Vol.1 title page ; by Q. Craufurd [ Concise account of the present state of the native powers of Hindostan. The 2nd Edition, enlarged. In 2 volumes. Pp. xii+362+iv+332+[20] (index, errata), 1 folding plate in Volume I, engraved title page vignette both volumes, index and errata sheet Volume II; original boards and spine with nice outer proactive spine restoration. Some gilt loss and rubbing to extremities. T. Cadell, London, 1792. *Scottish author Quintin Craufurd (1743-1819) served for several years with the East India Company, and amassed a sizable fortune. In 1780, he returned to Europe and settled in Paris, where he became a notable collector of books and art. Craufurd was closely associated with the French court, particularly Marie Antoinette. As well as his book on India, he wrote several books in English and French, including a history of the Bastille. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION OR COPY. PLEASE SEE MY 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
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