Volume 1

Miscellaneous papers relating to Indo-China / reprinted for the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society from Dalrymple's "Oriental repertory," and the "Asiatic researches" and "Journal" of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.

Date:
1886
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Credit: Miscellaneous papers relating to Indo-China / reprinted for the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society from Dalrymple's "Oriental repertory," and the "Asiatic researches" and "Journal" of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Third Edition, Two Vols., post 8vo, pp. viii.—268 and viii.—326, cloth, price 2is. THE LIFE OR LEGEND OF GAUDAMA, THE BUDDHA OF THE BURMESE. With Annotations. The Ways to Neibban, and Notice on the Phongyies or Burmese Monks. By the Right Rev. P. BIGANDET, Bishop of Ramatha, Vicar-Apostolic of Ava and Pegu. “The work is furnished with copious notes, which not only illustrate the subject- matter, but form a perfect encyclopaedia of Buddhist lore.”—Times. “ A work which will furnish European students of Buddhism with a most valuable help in the prosecution of their investigations.”—Edinburgh Daily Review. “ Bishop Bigandet’s invaluable work,”—Indian Antiquary. “Viewed in this light, its importance is sufficient to place students of the subject under a deep obligation to its author.”—Calcutta Review. “ This work is one of the greatest authorities upon Buddhism.”—Dublin Review. Post 8vo, pp. xxiv.—420, cloth, price 18s. CHINESE BUDDHISM. A VOLUME OF SKETCHES, HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL. By J. EDKINS, D.D. Author of “China’s Place in Philology,” “Religion in China,” &c., &c. It contains a vast deal of important information on the subject, such as is only to be gained by long-continued study on the spot.”—Athenceum. “ Upon the whole, we know of no work comparable to it for the extent of its original research, and the simplicity with which this complicated system of philo- sophy, religion, literature, and ritual is set forth.”—British Quarterly Review. “The whole volume is replete with learning. ... It deserves most careful study from all interested in the history of the religions of the world, and expressly of those who are concerned in the propagation of Christianity. Dr. Edkins notices in terms of just condemnation the exaggerated praise bestowed upon Buddhism by recent English writers.”—Record. Post 8vo, pp. 496, cloth, price 18s. LINGUISTIC AND ORIENTAL ESSAYS. Written from the Year 1846 to 1878. By ROBERT NEEDHAM OUST, Late Member of Her Majesty’s Indian Civil Service; Hon. Secretary to the Royal Asiatic Society; and Author of “ The Modern Languages of the East Indies.” “ We know none who has described Indian life, especially the life of the natives, with so much learning, sympathy, and literary talent.”—Academy. “ They seem to us to be full of suggestive and original remarks.”—St. James's Gazette. “ His book contains a vast amount of information. The result of thirty-five years of inquiry, reflection, and speculation, and that on subjects as full of fascination as of food for thought.”—Tablet. “ Exhibit such a thorough acquaintance with the history and antiquities of India as to entitle him to speak as one having authority.”—Edinburgh Daily Review. “ The author speaks with the authority of personal experience It is this constant association with the country and the people which gives such a vividness to many of the pages.”— Athenaeum.