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Translation of the letters of a Hindoo rajah : written previous to, and during the period of his residence in England : to which is prefixed a preliminary dissertation on the history, religion, and manners, of the Hindoos

Title
Translation of the letters of a Hindoo rajah : written previous to, and during the period of his residence in England : to which is prefixed a preliminary dissertation on the history, religion, and manners, of the Hindoos / by Eliza Hamilton.
Author
Hamilton, Elizabeth, 1758-1816.
Publication
London : Printed for G. G. and J. Robinson ..., 1796.

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v. 2TextUse in library CN (Hamilton, E. Translation of the letters of a Hindoo Rajah) v. 2Schwarzman Building M2 - General Research Room 315
v. 2TextPermit needed Pforz (Hamilton, E. Translation of the letters of a Hindoo Rajah) v. 2Schwarzman Building - Pforzheimer Collection Room 319
v. 1TextUse in library CN (Hamilton, E. Translation of the letters of a Hindoo Rajah) v. 1Schwarzman Building M2 - General Research Room 315
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Additional Authors
  • Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818
  • G. G. and J. Robinson (Paternoster Row, London, England) pbl
Description
2 v. (6), lx, [4], 272 p.; [2], 343, [1] p.; 18 cm. (12mo)
Subjects
Note
  • "A work of fiction, describing the prevalent customs and manners of England, under the name of a supposed Hindoo [Seeta Juin Zāārmilla]" --Watt.
  • Dedicated to Warren Hastings.
  • Errata: v. 1: p. [6] (first group); v. 2: p. [344].
  • Signatures: V. 1: [A]⁴ (-A4) a-d⁸ B-S⁸; v. 2: [A]1 B-Y⁸ Z⁴.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Indexed In (note)
  • Watt, R. Bib. Britannica
  • ESTC (RLIN)
  • Garside, P. Engl. novel
Call Number
CN (Hamilton, E. Translation of the letters of a Hindoo Rajah)
OCLC
  • 2750279
  • NYPGR2750279-B
Author
Hamilton, Elizabeth, 1758-1816.
Title
Translation of the letters of a Hindoo rajah : written previous to, and during the period of his residence in England : to which is prefixed a preliminary dissertation on the history, religion, and manners, of the Hindoos / by Eliza Hamilton.
Imprint
London : Printed for G. G. and J. Robinson ..., 1796.
Indexed In:
Watt, R. Bib. Britannica, I, 461
ESTC (RLIN) T56854
Garside, P. Engl. novel, I, p. 677
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Local Note
Pforzheimer copy: With the armorial bookplate of Sir Marcus Somerville in volume 1. -- Contemporary half calf, marbled boards, black morocco labels, gilt spine titling and rules.
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Added Author
Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818, dedicatee.
G. G. and J. Robinson (Paternoster Row, London, England) Publisher
Somerville, Marcus, 1772?-1831, former owner.
Research Call Number
CN (Hamilton, E. Translation of the letters of a Hindoo Rajah)
Pforz (Hamilton, E. Translation of the letters of a Hindoo Rajah)
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