Oddie Geoffrey (150 results)

Condition: New. pp. x + 200 Figures Map.

Condition: New. pp. x + 200, Map, Index 1st Edition.

Condition: New. pp. x + 200.

Condition: New. pp. 236.

Original cloth with dustjacket. Dustjacket slightly discolored, minor traces of use, else in (very) good condition. Text in English. With Figures in black and white. Please see description or ask for photos.

Condition: New. pp. 236.

Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788173041013.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Some rubbing and creasing to the edges of the DJ. PO name inside front cover. Pages are clean and free from markings or creases. Binding is tight. BP.

Hardcover. Condition: VG/VG. Hardcover with very good dust jacket.

Hardcover. 238pp. Ex-library copy with minimal library markings; a very good copy with a clean and unmarked text but missing a dust jacket.

Hard cover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Minor rubbing and edge wear on jacket, but clean. Crisp and unmarked inside.

Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9789351505723,236pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. General features and regional variations. 2. Controlling the spirits: Siva and the Saktis. 3. Patrons and profiteers. 4. Government attempts at suppression. 5. The western-educated elites: changing attitudes towards suppression. Conclusion. Bibliography. I. Select Documents. 1. The Charak Puja and hook-swinging in lower Bengal. 2. A Bengali Scholar's account of the Charak Puja. 3. A priest of Kali on the evils of reform. 4. Protestant Missionary Memorial in the legislative council against hook-swinging and other forms of torture inflicted during the Charak Puja, 1858. 5. Secretary state's comments on the Misssionary Memorial. 6. The British Indian association on the Bengal Government's proposals to prohibit the practice. 7. Hook-Swinging among the Santals: Rajmahal hills, Bihar, 1870. II. Hook-Swinging in Bombay. 1. A Brahman account, December 1844. 2. An English Judge's reaction to an exhibition in Khandesh district. 3. An Indian official's comments. III. Hook-Swinging in South India. 1. Extracts from the Rev. J.E. Sharkey's journal of a visit to the festival at Weyoor, Masulipatam district. 2. Continuance of the practice in Tanjore district. 3. The revival at Sholavandan, Madura district, 21 October 1891: a mission doctor's account. 4. The Hindu newspaper's criticism of the Madras Government's apparent inertia. 5. Vizagapatam pundits on the lack of a scriptural basis for the practice. 6. Enquiry into the death of a hook-swinger at Bheemanaickenpoliem, Trichninopoly district, 1893. Index. …

Soft cover. Condition: New. ISBN:9781138895676.

Soft cover. Condition: New. ISBN:9781138046290.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Dust jacket shows light edge wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. APPEARS UNREAD. ALMOST LIKE NEW.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. In very good condition with a solid binding and clean contents. In a very good dust jacket showing some light handling and tanning. 8vo. 280pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Books sent promptly by first class post.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 7-8 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand New! Fast Delivery This is an International Edition and ship within 24-48 hours. Deliver by FedEx and Dhl, & Aramex, UPS, & USPS and we do accept APO and PO BOX Addresses. Order can be delivered worldwide within 6-10 days and we do have flat rate for up to 2LB. Extra shipping charges will be requested if the Book weight is more than 5 LB. This Item May be shipped from India, United states & United Kingdom. Depending on your location and availability.…

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:8173041016.…

Hardcover. 160pp. This is the original first edition published by Curzon. Ex-library copy with minimal library markings. a very good clean and unmarked copy without a dust jacket.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Hindu and Christian in South-East India. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Very good, tight, clean copy. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st. New.

Condition: New.