The East India Vade-Mecum, Volume 2 (of 2) by Thomas Williamson
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"The East India Vade-Mecum, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Thomas Williamson is a comprehensive guide written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a manual for gentlemen preparing for service with the Honourable East India Company, covering various practical topics related to living and working in India. It likely delves into cultural nuances, climate adaptations, and the materials and methods pertinent to the region's architecture and daily life. The opening
of the guide presents an in-depth discussion about the weather conditions in India, particularly during the sultry months, highlighting the different ways that Europeans and locals cope with the intense heat. Williamson emphasizes the necessity of adapting to local customs and practices for better health and comfort, illustrating his points through vivid descriptions of both lifestyle behaviors and architectural solutions favored in the region. He critiques early European construction methods, suggesting that they often neglect practical adaptations to the climate, thus setting the stage for a broader examination of the intricacies of Indian life as the guide unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Williamson, Thomas, 1759?-1817 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The East India Vade-Mecum, Volume 2 (of 2) or, complete guide to gentlemen intended for the civil, military, or naval service of the East India Company. |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51472 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 811 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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