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About The Book: This book introduces "The Adventures of the Gooroo Paramartan," a tale written in the Tamil language. It includes a translation, a vocabulary, and an analysis of the first story. The Tamul language is spoken by a population of over five million in southern India. It is distinct, not having its origins in any existing language. It may have given rise to Teloogoo, Malayaiam, and Canarese languages or shared a common ancestor with them in some ancient, now-lost tongue. Unlike other southern Indian languages that incorporate Sanskrit, Tamul mainly uses Sanskrit for conveying moral and abstract ideas in everyday conversation. Understanding Tamul is crucial for individuals involved in Indian governmental affairs, serving as a bridge to comprehend other Hindoo languages. About The Author: Benjamin Babington (1794-1866) was a notable English physician and epidemiologist. He began his education as a midshipman and later attended Charterhouse School and the East India Company College at Haileybury. After working in government in Madras, India, he returned to England, where he pursued a medical degree at Guy's Hospital and Cambridge, eventually earning his doctorate in 1831. Babington made significant contributions to the field of medicine, including inventing the first laryngoscope and conducting pioneering laryngoscopy in 1829. He was actively involved in various medical societies and played a foundational role in modern epidemiology as the founding President of the Epidemiological Society of London in 1850. Babington passed away in 1866. The Title 'The Adventures of the Gooroo Paramartan: A tale in the Tamul language accompanied by a translation and vocabulary, together with an analysis of the first story written/authored/edited by Benjamin Babington', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121279444 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 267 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is