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About The Book: English Translations of Select Tracts, Published in India is a work that provides English translations of key tracts originally published in various Indian languages. The book includes an introduction that offers a detailed list of the tracts categorized by language, showcasing the diversity of thought and literature produced in India. These tracts, often focused on religious, philosophical, and social topics, reflect the intellectual and cultural landscape of India during the period. The work serves as an important resource for understanding the spread of ideas and the interaction between different linguistic and cultural groups in colonial India. About The Author: John Murdoch (1819–1904) was a Scottish Christian missionary in Ceylon and India. His works, such as The Indian Missionary Manual (1864) and The History of Civilization in India (1902), explored India’s culture, religion, and social development under British rule. Murdoch advocated for modernization through Western influence, focusing on education, caste, and theosophy. His writings emphasized reforms in governance, education, and religion, reflecting his missionary perspective on India’s advancement under British colonial influence. The Title 'English Translations of Select Tracts, Published in India: With An Introduction Containing Lists of the Tracts in Each Language written/authored/edited by John Murdoch', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370973428 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 408 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion . Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.