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About The Book: A. F. Rudolf Hoernle's Manuscript Remains of Buddhist Literature Found in Eastern Turkestan (1904) is a groundbreaking work documenting the discovery of ancient Buddhist texts in the Dunhuang caves, China. Hoernle meticulously cataloged manuscripts written in various languages, including Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Tibetan, that shed light on early Buddhist teachings, rituals, and philosophies. His findings were instrumental in understanding the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road. The manuscript collection also revealed previously unknown Buddhist sutras, providing scholars with crucial insights into the transmission and adaptation of Buddhist ideas in Central Asia and beyond. About The Author: Augustus Frederic Rudolf Hoernlé (1841–1918) was a German Indologist and philologist, renowned for his work on ancient Indian texts and languages. His significant contributions include A History of India (1907), Studies in the Medicine of Ancient India (1907), and Manuscript Remains of Buddhist Literature Found in Eastern Turkestan (1916). He also published The Bower Manuscript (1897), an important work on Buddhist texts. Hoernlé's research focused on the history, medicine, and literature of ancient India, particularly in relation to Buddhism and osteology, providing key insights into the cultural and intellectual history of the region. The Title 'Manuscript remains of Buddhist literature found in Eastern Turkestan written/authored/edited by A. F. Rudolf Hoernle', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370974838 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 504 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Manuscripts. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms.