Howrah by Omalley (19 results)

Condition: New. pp. 199.

Condition: New. pp. 199.

Condition: New. pp. 199.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, some pages are missing and may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text. The present volume gives a detailed description of the district of Midnapur. It was published in 1911. It states that Midnapur is the largest and most populous of the Bengal regulation districts. The Gazetteer provides valuable information about its boundaries, configurations, natural divisions, Geology, Botany, Zoology, wild animals, and game birds. It tells about the growth of population, religious gatherings, amusements and village customs. It informs about the public health, prevailing diseases, infirmities and vaccinations. It also lists various medical institutions of the region. The volume elaborates upon agriculture, irrigation waterlifts usage, principal crops, miscellaneous products, and extension of cultivation. The author has described about various canals of the region, embankments, and drainage system.Cyclone and floods were the main natural calamities that had hit the region.Chief occupations of the people were mining, silkweaving, tusserweaving, matmaking, cotton and woolweaving, and salt trade.During those days, education of Muhammadans, education of Santals and girls' education were emphasized. Lewis Sydney Steward O'Malley was born on 23 October 1874 at Flitcham, Freebridge Lynn, Norfolk, England. He was the son of BryanO'Malley, a minister. He married Ida Sewell Prichard on 24 November 1900 at The Cathedral, Calcutta, India. He died in 1941 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Lewis was the British Civil Servant in India. He was educated in Norwich and Hertford College, Oxford (B. A.). In 1898, he entered I.C.S. He worked as Magistrate and Collector in Bengal for quite a few years. Later, he served in General and Revenue Department in Bengal as a civil servant. He got retired in 1924 as C.I.E. During his lifetime, he published several books, such as Bengal District Gazetteers, Santal Parganas,andPurnea. He was the editor of the whole series. He also wrote Indian Caste Customs in 1934, Popular Hinduism in 1935, and Modern India and the West in 1941. The Title 'Bengal District Gazetteer Howrah written/authored/edited by L. S. S. O'Malley', published in the year 2019. The ISBN 9788121218191 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 199 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Reference. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: Volume 23rd Volume 23rd 199.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, some pages are missing and may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text. The present volume gives a detailed description of the district of Midnapur. It was published in 1911. It states that Midnapur is the largest and most populous of the Bengal regulation districts. The Gazetteer provides valuable information about its boundaries, configurations, natural divisions, Geology, Botany, Zoology, wild animals, and game birds. It tells about the growth of population, religious gatherings, amusements and village customs. It informs about the public health, prevailing diseases, infirmities and vaccinations. It also lists various medical institutions of the region. The volume elaborates upon agriculture, irrigation waterlifts usage, principal crops, miscellaneous products, and extension of cultivation. The author has described about various canals of the region, embankments, and drainage system.Cyclone and floods were the main natural calamities that had hit the region.Chief occupations of the people were mining, silkweaving, tusserweaving, matmaking, cotton and woolweaving, and salt trade.During those days, education of Muhammadans, education of Santals and girls' education were emphasized. Lewis Sydney Steward O'Malley was born on 23 October 1874 at Flitcham, Freebridge Lynn, Norfolk, England. He was the son of BryanO'Malley, a minister. He married Ida Sewell Prichard on 24 November 1900 at The Cathedral, Calcutta, India. He died in 1941 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Lewis was the British Civil Servant in India. He was educated in Norwich and Hertford College, Oxford (B. A.). In 1898, he entered I.C.S. He worked as Magistrate and Collector in Bengal for quite a few years. Later, he served in General and Revenue Department in Bengal as a civil servant. He got retired in 1924 as C.I.E. During his lifetime, he published several books, such as Bengal District Gazetteers, Santal Parganas,andPurnea. He was the editor of the whole series. He also wrote Indian Caste Customs in 1934, Popular Hinduism in 1935, and Modern India and the West in 1941. The Title 'Bengal District Gazetteer Howrah written/authored/edited by L. S. S. O'Malley', published in the year 2019. The ISBN 9788121218184 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 199 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Reference. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: Volume 23rd Volume 23rd 199.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good to Very Good. Reprint. 1985. Facsimile Indian reprint of the first edition of 1909. xii, 189pp. The preparation of district, provincial and Imperial gazetteers was set up by the Raj, and the preparation of the work undertaken by British civilians in India. District Officers of Deputy Commissioners assisted in the collection of material. These Official records provide a wealth of material on all aspects of the regions covered, and include detailed information about the inhabitants, their way of life, habits, customs, religious rites and rituals. The Howrah District Gazetteer was prepared by L.S.S. O'Malley and Monmohan Chakravarti and first published by the Bengal Secretariat Book Depot in 1909. The book is bound in the original green cloth covered boards with gold titling on the spine. The case of the book is in very good condition with bumping to the spine ends. The contents are tight and clean with bubbling to the fixed endpapers, but this appears to be a production fault. There is a previous owner's monogram stamp on the bottom corner of the front free endpaper. The unclipped dustwrapper has shelf wear with some soiling. Small pieces are missing from the rear and bottom front corners and bottom of the spine and slightly larger pieces are missing from the top front corner and top rear edge. Abourt 1 1/2" is missing from the top of the spine. There are a few tears of up to about 1/2" on the edges and most of these have been repaired on the reverse with tape. The wrapper is in an easily removed clear plastic protective cover.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 210. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1909 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 18 Howrah Language: English Pages: 210 Volume 18 Howrah.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1909 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 212 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 212 Volume 1 Language: English.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 212 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1909. Text in English. This exhaustive study of Howrah, co-authored by L.S.S. O'Malley and Monmohan Chakravarti, offers a comprehensive examination of the city's historical, administrative, and socio-economic development during the early 20th century. Published in 1909, the work provides detailed insights into urban governance, infrastructure, and cultural dynamics in colonial Bengal. It serves as an essential reference for historians, researchers, and scholars of South Asian studies, particularly those focusing on the British Raj era. The text combines statistical data with qualitative analysis, making it a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of Howrah as a key urban center in eastern India. This reprint preserves the original content, ensuring accessibility to this important historical document for modern researchers. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

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 1909. 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: : - 202, 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. 202 202.…

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 1909. 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: : - 208, 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. 208 208.…

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 1909. 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: : - 208, 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. 208 208.…

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 1909. 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: : - 209, 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. 209 209.…

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 1909. 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, Vol: - Volume 1, Pages: - 208, 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. Volume 1 208 208.…