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LoC No.: 05010755
Title:
Sketch of the Sikhs
A Singular Nation Who Inhabit the Provinces of Penjab, Situated Between the Rivers Jumna and Indus
Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Sketch of the Sikhs" by John Malcolm is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a concise narrative about the Sikhs, focusing on their unique religion, customs, and significant historical events as they relate to the British colonial context. Malcolm aims to shed light on this "singular nation," offering insights into a culture that was largely unfamiliar to European readers of his time. The opening of the book introduces Malcolm's motivations for writing, detailing his experiences and observations while stationed with the British army in Punjab. He discusses the challenges faced in gathering accurate information about the Sikh community, emphasizing the reliance on original Sikh sources to counteract misconceptions presented by both admirers and detractors. Notably, he begins the exploration of Sikh history with an account of Nánac, the founder of Sikhism, recounting his early life, spiritual inclinations, and establishing the basis for the Sikh faith while detailing his attempts to unify differing religious beliefs among the Hindus and Muslims. The beginning sets a foundation for a deeper understanding of the evolution of Sikhism and its significant figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Malcolm, John, 1769-1833
EBook No.: 53510
Published: Nov 12, 2016
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Sikhs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05010755
Title:
Sketch of the Sikhs
A Singular Nation Who Inhabit the Provinces of Penjab, Situated Between the Rivers Jumna and Indus
Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Sketch of the Sikhs" by John Malcolm is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a concise narrative about the Sikhs, focusing on their unique religion, customs, and significant historical events as they relate to the British colonial context. Malcolm aims to shed light on this "singular nation," offering insights into a culture that was largely unfamiliar to European readers of his time. The opening of the book introduces Malcolm's motivations for writing, detailing his experiences and observations while stationed with the British army in Punjab. He discusses the challenges faced in gathering accurate information about the Sikh community, emphasizing the reliance on original Sikh sources to counteract misconceptions presented by both admirers and detractors. Notably, he begins the exploration of Sikh history with an account of Nánac, the founder of Sikhism, recounting his early life, spiritual inclinations, and establishing the basis for the Sikh faith while detailing his attempts to unify differing religious beliefs among the Hindus and Muslims. The beginning sets a foundation for a deeper understanding of the evolution of Sikhism and its significant figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Malcolm, John, 1769-1833
EBook No.: 53510
Published: Nov 12, 2016
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Sikhs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.