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Ramaseeana: Or a Vocabulary of the Peculiar Language Used by the Thugs (1836)

Ramaseeana: Or a Vocabulary of the Peculiar Language Used by the Thugs (1836)

Sleeman, W. H.
Sleeman, William Henry

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Dictionaries & EncyclopediasGeneral LawIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1161821228
ISBN13: 9781161821222
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 794
Weight: 2.92
Height: 1.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ramaseeana: Or A Vocabulary Of The Peculiar Language Used By The Thugs is a book written by William Henry Sleeman in 1836. The book is a comprehensive guide to the language used by the Thugs, a notorious group of criminals who operated in India during the 19th century. The language used by the Thugs was a secret code that allowed them to communicate with each other without being detected by the authorities. The book contains an extensive vocabulary of the Thug language, along with explanations of the meanings and origins of the words and phrases. It also includes information on the history and practices of the Thugs, as well as accounts of their crimes and the methods used to apprehend them. Sleeman, who was a British officer in India, played a key role in the suppression of the Thuggee cult and was responsible for the arrest and execution of many of its members. His book is considered an important historical document and provides valuable insights into the language and culture of the Thugs. Overall, Ramaseeana: Or A Vocabulary Of The Peculiar Language Used By The Thugs is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on a little-known aspect of Indian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime and punishment, as well as the cultural and linguistic diversity of India.With An Introduction And Appendix, Descriptive Of The System Pursued By That Fraternity And Of The Measures Which Have Been Adopted By The Supreme Government Of India For Its Suppression.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.

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