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Page 248
... Hindu law , unless he were qualified to examine their authorities and quo- tations , and detect their errors and misrepresentations . On the other hand , he knew that all attempts to explore the religion or literature of India , through ...
... Hindu law , unless he were qualified to examine their authorities and quo- tations , and detect their errors and misrepresentations . On the other hand , he knew that all attempts to explore the religion or literature of India , through ...
Page 249
... . Ten chapters of the Bible : Sanscrit Grammar . Hindu Law , & c . Afternoon ..... Indian Geography . Evening ....... Roman History . Chess . Ariosto . Ll house in the midst of the storm , my horses SIR WILLIAM JONES . 249.
... . Ten chapters of the Bible : Sanscrit Grammar . Hindu Law , & c . Afternoon ..... Indian Geography . Evening ....... Roman History . Chess . Ariosto . Ll house in the midst of the storm , my horses SIR WILLIAM JONES . 249.
Page 250
... Hindu religion , and contains the life and achievements of Crishen ; it is by far the most entertaining book , on account of its novelty and wildness , that I ever read . Farewell , and believe me , dear Sir , Ever affectionately yours ...
... Hindu religion , and contains the life and achievements of Crishen ; it is by far the most entertaining book , on account of its novelty and wildness , that I ever read . Farewell , and believe me , dear Sir , Ever affectionately yours ...
Page 252
... Hindu mythology that has appeared ; it is certainly new and quite original , except the form of the stanza , which is Milton's . I add the character of Lord Ashburton , which my zeal for his fame prompted me to publish . * Had I dreamt ...
... Hindu mythology that has appeared ; it is certainly new and quite original , except the form of the stanza , which is Milton's . I add the character of Lord Ashburton , which my zeal for his fame prompted me to publish . * Had I dreamt ...
Page 258
... Hindu pilgrims from all parts of India , who repair to the holy city , for the purpose of making prescribed oblations to their deceased ancestors , and of obtaining absolution from all their sins . The city of Benares was his next stage ...
... Hindu pilgrims from all parts of India , who repair to the holy city , for the purpose of making prescribed oblations to their deceased ancestors , and of obtaining absolution from all their sins . The city of Benares was his next stage ...
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