The Story of an Indian Upland, F. B. Bradley-Birt — 1st Edition

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The Story of an Indian Upland, F. B. Bradley-Birt — 1st Edition

Name: The Story of an Indian Upland, F. B. Bradley-Birt — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, Smith, Elder, & Co., 1905

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xii], 354.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original green cloth binding remains firm and relatively tight, though it exhibits moderate shelf-wear, including bumping to the corners and rubbing with slight fraying at the head and tail of the spine. The front board's gilt vignette of a Santal archer remains notably bright and unoxidised. The text block, featuring untrimmed fore and bottom edges, displays standard age-toning. Internally, the pages are generally clean, though some scattered light foxing is present, primarily confined to the preliminary leaves and margins. The folding map of the Santal Parganas is fully intact with vivid colouring, showing only standard original fold creases.

Catalogue Note: This is the first edition of Francis Bradley Bradley-Birt's detailed ethnographical and historical study of the indigenous peoples of the Indian uplands. As a prominent colonial administrator and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Bradley-Birt provided significant contemporary insights into the region.

The volume is profusely illustrated with 20 black-and-white photographic plates and a large folding colour map of the Santal Parganas by Stanford's Geographical Establishment. The book features a charming gilt-stamped archer on the primary binding.

True first editions of this title have become increasingly scarce on the open market, often overshadowed by modern print-on-demand facsimiles.

The Story of an Indian Upland offers a captivating, first-hand account of the landscapes, cultures, and traditions of the Santal Parganas region in early 20th-century British India. Written by F. B. Bradley-Birt, a keen observer and colonial official, the book weaves together local folklore, tribal history, and geographical exploration, accompanied by striking photographic plates. It serves as an invaluable resource for enthusiasts of Indian history, colonial ethnography, and historical travel literature.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: F. B. Bradley-Birt

Book Publisher: Smith, Elder, & Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 366

Book Publication Year: 1905

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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