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About The Book: Orissa by Sir William Wilson Hunter, published in 1872, is a comprehensive two-volume account of Orissa (now Odisha). Volume 1, titled Statistics, provides a detailed demographic, geographic, and economic analysis of the region. It covers aspects such as the physical geography, population, health conditions, trade, and agriculture, offering a statistical foundation for understanding Orissa's social and economic landscape. Volume 2, titled History, Religion, and Antiquities, delves into Orissa's historical context, religious practices, and ancient monuments, including a focus on Hindu temples and the Jagannath cult. Hunter’s work remains a critical resource on colonial Orissa’s socio-cultural and economic dimensions. About The Author: Sir William Wilson Hunter (1840-1900) was a Scottish historian and statistician renowned for "The Imperial Gazetteer of India," which he began in 1869. This extensive work, published in twenty-six volumes, detailed Indian geography and statistics. Hunter held various administrative roles in India, influencing local traditions and literature. He also wrote "The Indian Musalmans," challenging misconceptions about Indian Muslims' loyalty to British rule The Title 'Orissa written/authored/edited by W.W. Hunter', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367807101 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 510 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 2nd