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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, William Henry

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ISBN10: 1169147240
ISBN13: 9781169147249
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 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 (1836) is a book written by William Henry Sleeman. The book is a comprehensive guide to the language used by the Thugs, a notorious criminal network in India during the 19th century. The Thugs were known for their ritualistic murders and robberies, and their language was a unique blend of Hindi, Urdu, and Persian.The book provides a detailed analysis of the Thug language, including its grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. It also includes a dictionary of Thug words and phrases, as well as examples of their usage. The author, William Henry Sleeman, was a British officer who played a key role in the suppression of the Thuggee cult. His firsthand experience with the Thugs gives the book an authoritative perspective on their language and culture.Ramaseeana: Or A Vocabulary Of The Peculiar Language Used By The Thugs is an important historical document that sheds light on the criminal underworld of 19th century India. It is a valuable resource for scholars of linguistics, history, and criminology, as well as anyone interested in the Thuggee cult and its impact on Indian society.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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