• ISBN13: 9789362809759
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2024
• Pages: 225
• Original Price: INR 450.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 402 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

"An Ethnographical Hand-Book for the N.-W. Provinces and Oudh" by William Crooke is a detailed reference guide that explores the diverse ethnic and cultural landscape of the North-Western Provinces and Oudh (present-day Uttar Pradesh) in India. Published in the late 19th century, it provides comprehensive descriptions of various communities, their customs, traditions, and social structures. Crooke's meticulous documentation serves as an essential resource for anthropologists, historians, and researchers studying the region's ethnography and cultural heritage.

William Crooke (1848-1923) was a British orientalist, folklorist, and ethnographer. His extensive work on Indian folklore, religion, and customs significantly contributed to the understanding of Indian culture. Crooke's meticulous research and publications remain influential in the fields of anthropology and South Asian studies.