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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: The General East India Guide and Vade Mecum by John Borthwick Gilchrist is a comprehensive manual designed for officials, traders, and travelers in British India and neighboring Asian regions. It provides essential information on local languages, customs, governance, and geography to help foreigners navigate social, political, and commercial environments effectively. The book serves as a practical reference to facilitate communication, cultural understanding, and smooth administration during the colonial era, making it an invaluable resource for anyone engaging with India’s diverse and complex society. About The Author: John Borthwick Gilchrist (1759–1841) was a Scottish linguist, surgeon, and Indologist renowned for systematizing the Hindustani language, which later evolved into modern Hindi and Urdu. Serving in India with the East India Company, he authored pivotal grammars and dictionaries, promoted Hindustani as an administrative language, and founded Fort William College. A radical thinker and prolific writer, he also helped establish University College London and the Gilchrist Educational Trust, which supports education globally. He died in Paris, leaving a lasting linguistic and educational legacy. The Title 'The General East India Guide and Vade Mecum: For the Public Functionary, Government Officer, Private Agent, Trader or Foreign Sojourner, in British India, and the Adjacent Parts of Asia written/authored/edited by John Borthwick Gilchrist', published in the year 1825. The ISBN 9789374148204 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 697 (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 21.59 x 27.94 cms.