Rev Peter Percival (2 results)

First edition of this important mid-nineteenth century work on India by the Rev. Peter Percival, a significant missionary and educational figure associated with British India and Ceylon. Derived from a series of lectures delivered at St. Augustine's Missionary College, Canterbury, the work provides a structured overview of India across multiple dimensions ? physical, social, intellectual, and moral ? reflecting the perspective of a missionary-scholar engaging with Indian society during the height of British imperial expansion. The text is particularly valuable for its insight into how India was interpreted, taught, and presented to future missionaries and clergy in Britain. It offers a revealing synthesis of observation, cultural interpretation, and religious framing, making it an important document within the intellectual history of colonial engagement with India. Illustrated with an engraved plate of Bishop's College, Calcutta, reinforcing its direct institutional connection to Anglican missionary activity in India. An attractive and increasingly desirable work within the field of colonial and missionary literature, particularly when considered alongside contemporary ecclesiastical and administrative works relating to British India. CONDITION; Original publisher's cloth, gilt. Some wear to spine ends and corners, with minor fraying at head of spine. Covers slightly rubbed. Internally clean with light spotting. A sound and attractive copy. Offered by Atlas Rare Books, specialists in rare and antiquarian books.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1854. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 543, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 543 543.