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About The Book: This book, "British Burma and Its People: Being Sketches of Native Manners, Customs, and Religion," originated from a need identified in the 1872 Census Report on British Burma. The author aims to fill gaps in understanding Burma's diverse races, languages, and traditions. Addressing misconceptions prevalent in the English public, the book explores Burma's distinct identity, separating it from India, emphasizing the significance of Buddhism, and correcting misunderstandings about its geography. The author highlights the growth of British Burma, stressing its economic importance as a trade route to Western China. Existing works on Burma are critiqued for being too specialized, prompting the need for a more accessible and comprehensive resource. The author draws on thirteen years of personal and official interactions with the Burmese people to provide a valuable and informative perspective. About The Author: Charles James Forbes Smith (1834–1879), a British Colonial Officer was a Pāli and Burmese scholar. Smith-Forbes, with a deep understanding of Burmese life, customs, and Buddhism, published "British Burmah and its People" and "Legendary History of Burma and Arakan." His linguistic contributions include essays on Tibeto-Burman languages and the connection between the Môns of Pegu and the Koles of Central India. The Title 'British Burma and Its People: Being Sketches of Native Manners, Customs, and Religion written/authored/edited by C. J. F. S. Forbes', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362082497 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 380 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Social life and customs. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: