John Campbell Oman

Cults, Customs and Superstitions of India John Campbell Oman

This special edition of 'Cults, Customs and Superstitions of India' was written by John Campbell Oman, and was first published in 1908, making it more than a century old.

This antiquarian text features chapters on Yogis and Mahatmas, The Sages of India, The Most Sacred Place on Earth; or, Buddh Gaya and Buddhism, The Rise and Development of Buddhism, A Strange Cult; the Worship of Zahir-Pir, The Cenotaph of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the Barbarous Rite of Sati, At the Play - The New Indian Theatre, and Witchcraft, Demoniacal Possession, and Other Superstitions of the People, and many more.

This old book is an absolute essential addition for all those interested in general anthropological subjects, and especially those fascinated by the history, customs and folklore of the people of India.

IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying!

THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY.

This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed.

DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.