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About The Book: The Voice of Mystic India by Alice Elizabeth Dracott is a collection of Indian folktales, myths, and spiritual stories gathered during her time in colonial India. The book aims to present the mystical and philosophical depth of Indian rural life, revealing the beliefs, values, and traditions of its people. Dracott highlights the rich oral storytelling culture and spiritual wisdom embedded in everyday village life, offering Western readers a glimpse into India's mystical worldview and timeless moral teachings. About The Author: Alice Elizabeth Dracott (1874–1939) was a British writer and folklorist known for collecting and preserving Indian folklore during the British Raj. Her most notable work, Simla Village Tales, captures the oral traditions and stories of rural North India. Dracott's writings reflect both a fascination with and a colonial perspective on Indian culture. She contributed to cross-cultural understanding by documenting local legends that might otherwise have been lost to time. The Title 'The Voice of Mystic India written/authored/edited by Alice Elizabeth Dracott', published in the year 1930. The ISBN 9789371698511 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 151 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Culture. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.