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About The Book: Indian Recreations (two-volume set) by William Tennant offers a detailed examination of the domestic and rural economy of both Hindus and Muslims in India. Through insightful observations and critiques, Tennant explores cultural practices, agricultural methods, and social customs, providing a nuanced view of Indian life during the colonial era. His work combines a blend of travel writing and ethnographic study, shedding light on the daily lives, traditions, and economic activities of the Indian subcontinent under British rule. About The Author: William Tennant (1784–1848) was a Scottish poet and scholar, celebrated for his witty mock-heroic poem Anster Fair (1812), which introduced the Italian ottava rima style to Britain. Despite being lame from childhood, he mastered several languages, including Hebrew, German, and Italian. Tennant had a successful academic career, eventually becoming a professor of oriental languages at the University of St Andrews. Though his later works, including historical and Hebrew dramas, were less successful, his reputation as a humorous and talented poet remains. The Title 'Indian Recreations: Consisting Chiefly Of Strictures On The Domestic And Rural Economy Of The Mahomedans & Hindoos written/authored/edited by William Tennant', published in the year 1804. The ISBN 9789371331418 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 902 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is India. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 2 Vols. Set