Elephant Lore Hindus Sport (10 results)

Original cloth with dustjacket. Dustjacket a bit discoloured and priceclipped, minor traces of use, else a good copy. Please see description or ask for photos.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 158.

Condition: New. pp. 158.

Condition: New. pp. 158.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. xix, 129 pages ; 21 cm. Translated from the original Sanskrit with introduction, notes, and glossary. Reprint. Originally published: New Haven : Yale University Press, 1931.

Condition: New. pp. 158.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Elephant-Lore of the Hindus by Franklin Edgerton is a detailed translation of the Sanskrit text Matanga-Lila, focusing on ancient Indian knowledge of elephant training, care, and sport. The book includes an introduction, notes, and glossary that clarify traditional practices and terminology. It reveals the cultural and historical importance of elephants in Hindu society, highlighting their roles in royal ceremonies and everyday life. Edgerton's work provides valuable insight into the blend of practical animal management and spiritual symbolism in Indian tradition About The Author: Franklin Edgerton (18851963) was a distinguished American linguist and Sanskrit scholar. He held professorships at Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania and was a visiting professor at Benares Hindu University. Edgerton is renowned for his exceptionally literal translation of the Bhagavad Gita and his work reconstructing lost Sanskrit texts like the Panchatantra. Elected to prestigious societies, he made significant contributions to Sanskrit philology, Buddhist hybrid Sanskrit, and Indian literary studies, shaping Western understanding of classical Indian literature The Title 'The Elephant-Lore of the Hindus: The Elephant-Sport (Matanga-Lila) of Nilakantha Translated from the original Sanskrit with Introduction,Notes,and Glossary written/authored/edited by Franklin Edgerton', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374478134 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 158 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Asiatic elephant. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 158.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Elephant-Lore of the Hindus by Franklin Edgerton is a detailed translation of the Sanskrit text Matanga-Lila, focusing on ancient Indian knowledge of elephant training, care, and sport. The book includes an introduction, notes, and glossary that clarify traditional practices and terminology. It reveals the cultural and historical importance of elephants in Hindu society, highlighting their roles in royal ceremonies and everyday life. Edgerton's work provides valuable insight into the blend of practical animal management and spiritual symbolism in Indian tradition About The Author: Franklin Edgerton (18851963) was a distinguished American linguist and Sanskrit scholar. He held professorships at Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania and was a visiting professor at Benares Hindu University. Edgerton is renowned for his exceptionally literal translation of the Bhagavad Gita and his work reconstructing lost Sanskrit texts like the Panchatantra. Elected to prestigious societies, he made significant contributions to Sanskrit philology, Buddhist hybrid Sanskrit, and Indian literary studies, shaping Western understanding of classical Indian literature The Title 'The Elephant-Lore of the Hindus: The Elephant-Sport (Matanga-Lila) of Nilakantha Translated from the original Sanskrit with Introduction,Notes,and Glossary written/authored/edited by Franklin Edgerton', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374477465 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 158 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Asiatic elephant. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 158.

orig.cloth. 19x13xm, xix,129 pp., A facsimile reprint of the 1931 edition. Full title reads: "The Elephant-lore of the Hindus : The Elephant-sport ( Matanga-lila) of Nilakantha / Translated from the Original Sanskrit with Introduction, Notes, and Glossary by Franklin Edgerton" Minor rubbing. VG., dustwrapper.