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Western Morning News.-

"It is abundantly illustrated from

photographs by the author, and

several plans are also given;
intending travellers will do well to
furnish themselves with a work
that is distinctly superior to the
general run of its kind."

KUTB MINAR.

1678 to 1788.

By H. B. HYDE, M.A.,

A Senior Chaplain on H.M.'s Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment.
Englishman.-"Upon every page is something of interest and of charm
there has seldom been a book better worth buying, better worth reading, and better
worth keeping than Mr. Hyde's latest contribution to the history of old Calcutta."

Ornamental cloth (10 X 7), 95. net.

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Rs. 6.

SIMLA :

PAST & PRESENT

By E. J. BUCK.

DEDICATED TO HIS EXCELLENCY
LORD CURZON, G.M.S.I., G.C.I.E.

Being a complete account of the
Origin, Early History, and Develop
ment of Simla, the Summer Resi-
dence of the Government of India,
with descriptions of interesting Per-
sonages and their Residences, and
an account of the Social Functions
and Amusements of the Station.

Pioneer-"Residents and Visitors will
be both instructed and amused by the
stories of social life in the old days, and the
illustrations will add to their enjoyment of
the letterpress. Nothing has been forgotten.
It should be read by everyone."

C. and M. Gazette.-" The publication was first suggested to Mr. Buck by the Viceroy.
It was a happy thought on the part of Lord Curzon, for it has been the means of giving to
the literary public a well-written and informative volume.'

THE

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Demy 8vo., cloth, 334 pp., 10s. 6d. net. Rs. 6.

EXPLORATION OF TIBET.

ITS HISTORY AND PARTICULARS, FROM 1623 TO 1904.
By Revd. GRAHAM SANDBERG, B.A.

With Maps of Tibet and Plan of the Sacred City of Lhasa.
Athenæum.-"This is a timely and valuable record of the process of exploration by
which Tibet has been gradually revealed to Western ken.
As a chronicle of travel
and review of exploration, Mr. Sandberg's work merits praise for the cautious care and
industry with which it has been compiled.'

Demy 8vo., cloth, 155. net.

Rs. 10.

THE HISTORY

OF ASSAM.

By E. A. GAIT, I.C.S.

With Photogravure Plates and a Map.

CONTENTS.-Prehistoric and Traditional Rulers-The Period from the Seventh
to the Twelfth Centuries-Events of Thirteenth to Fifteenth Centuries (excluding
Ahom History)-The Koch Kings-The Rise of the Ahom Kingdom-The Period
of the Muhammadan Wars-The Climacteric of Ahom Rule-The Decay and Fall
of the Ahom Kingdom--The Ahom System of Government-The Karachis-The
Jaintia Kings-Manipur-Sylhet-The Burmese War-Consolidation of British
Rule-Relations with Frontier Tribes-Important Events of Recent Times-
Growth of Tea Industry.

Second Edition. Revised. Crown 8vo., 7s. 6d.

HINDU

Rs. 5.10.

MYTHOLOGY:

VEDIC AND PURANIC.

By Rev. W. J. WILKINS
(late of the London Missionary Society,
Calcutta).

Illustrated by 100 Engravings, chiefly
from Drawings by Native Artists.

CONTENTS.-CASTES.-Origin and
Nature of Caste-The Brahmans Gener-
ally-The Brahmans of Northern India-
The Brahmans of Southern India-The
Semi-Brahminical Castes-The Degraded
Brahmins The Military Castes - The
Scientific Castes -The Writer Castes-
The Mercantile Castes-The Artisan
Castes (Clean Sudras and Unclean Sudras)
-The Clean Agricultural Castes-The
Cowherds and Shepherds - Clean and
Unclean Castes in Domestic Service.

SECTS.--The Sivite and Semi-Sivite
Sects The Saktas- The Vishnuvite
Sects--The Semi-Vishnuvite and Guru
Worshipping Sects-Hindus and Ma-
homedans-Buddhism-The Jains.

Indian Daily News.-"In Mr. Wilkins' book we have an illustrated manual,
the study of which will lay a solid foundation for more advanced knowledge,
while it will furnish those who may have the desire without having the time or
opportunity to go further into the subject, with a really extensive stock of accurate
information."

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MODERN HINDUISM.

AN ACCOUNT OF THE RELIGION AND LIFE OF THE HINDUS IN
NORTHERN INDIA.

By Rev. W. J. WILKINS.

CONTENTS.-Life and Worship-Morals-Woman-Caste-Sects-Death
Shradha-Future Life.

Saturday Review." He writes with a liberal and comprehensive spirit."

Crown 8vo., cloth, 12s. net. Rs. 8.

HINDU CASTES AND SECTS.

An Exposition of the Origin of the Hindu Caste System and the bearing of
the Sects towards each other and towards other Religious Systems.

By Pandit JOGENDRA NATH BHATTACHARYA, M.A., D.L.
Madras Mail.-"A valuable work. . . . The author has the courage of
his convictions."

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Edited by GEOFFREY S. LAIRD CLOWES.

Cloth 16mo., 54 X 4 X 7 in., 7s. 6d. net. Rs. 6.9.

975 pages, on thin paper, weighing 10 oz.

ALL THE NAVIES OF THE WORLD AT

A GLANCE.

Containing complete information regarding
all the Navies of the World.

An indispensable Companion to the Naval
Officer-Active and Reserve.

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NAVIES OF ALL

NATIONS, Classified and Analytical
List: Battleships, Ironclads, Gunboats;
Cruisers, Torpedo Boats, and Destroyers;
Hospital, Harbour, Training Ships, etc.,
etc.-DRY DOCKS-GUNS AND SMALL
ARMS SUBMARINES-VARIOUS USEFUL
TABLES STEAM TRIALS-PLANS OF
SHIPS: Showing Armours, Decks, etc.-
COMPLETE INDEX OF SHIPS BY NAME.

LORD CHARLES BERESFORD, in a letter, says :-"It is one of the most
useful and handy works of reference on naval matters that I know of, and
invaluable to all who take an interest in naval matters.

DREADNOUGHT.

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Pall Mall Gazette.-"The information contained upon the navies of the
world is most complete and comprehensive, and the 900 pages of printed matter
are remarkable for containing so much in so small a compass."

Naval and Military Record.-"A handy volume for use anywhere and
everywhere. Surprisingly accurate."

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