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About The Book: Brian Houghton Hodgson, an English civil servant who served in British India and Nepal, possessed expertise in Tibetan Buddhism as well. In 1874, he published Essays on the Languages, Literature, and Religion of Nepal and Tibet (in two parts). Part 1 concentrates on Buddhism, encompassing religious practices, literature, writing, attitudes toward Buddhism, and a comparison between Buddhism and Shaivism. Part 2 delves into other aspects of Nepal and the Himalayas, such as tribal culture, colonization, and commerce. With its extensive coverage of linguistic, cultural, sociological, and economic topics, this collection remains pertinent for scholars engaged in these fields. About The Author: Brian Houghton Hodgson (1801-1894), was a trailblazing naturalist and ethnologist who conducted his work in India and Nepal while serving as a British Resident. His endeavors led him to document numerous species of birds and mammals found in the Himalayas, resulting in several birds being named after him by other notable figures such as Edward Blyth. Beyond his contributions to the field of natural history, Hodgson was a distinguished scholar of Newar Buddhism, extensively writing on various topics encompassing linguistics and religion. In addition to his scientific and scholarly pursuits, Hodgson was known for his strong opposition to the British proposal to enforce English as the official medium of instruction in Indian schools. Hodgson's written works encompassed a wide range of subjects. Some notable examples include "Annals of Natural History," "Illustrations of the Literature and Religion of the Buddhists," "Miscellaneous Essays Relating to Indian Subjects," "On the Physical Geography of the Himalaya," "Essays on the Languages, Literature, and Religion of Nepal and Tibet," and "On the Tame Sheep and Goats of the Sub-Himalayas and of Tibet."