Rural and Agricultural Glossary

by William Crooke | 1888 | 484,256 words

Summary: This boo, “A Rural and Agricultural Glossary of the Northwestern Provinces and Oudh” is an essential reference work detailing the rural and agricultural terminology of the region during the colonial era, offering valuable insight into the agrarian economy, practices, and culture. The author, William Crooke (1848-1923), was a notable British orientalist, folklorist, and ethnographer whose meticulous research on Indian folklore and customs significantly contributed to anthropology and South Asian studies.

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