Pearse's Guide To Elephanta: Or Gharapuri (1884) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164829034)

Pearse's Guide to Elephanta: Or Gharapuri (1884) is a comprehensive guidebook that provides a detailed account of the ancient Elephanta Caves located on the Elephanta Island in Mumbai, India. The book was written by Pearse and Company and was first published in 1884.The guidebook begins with an introduction to the island of Elephanta and its historical significance. It then provides a detailed description of the various caves, their architecture, and the sculptures and carvings found inside them. The book also includes a map of the island and the caves, along with illustrations and photographs of the various sculptures and carvings.The guidebook is written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to both scholars and lay readers. It provides a wealth of information about the Elephanta Caves, including their history, architecture, and significance in Indian art and culture.Overall, Pearse's Guide to Elephanta: Or Gharapuri (1884) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of India, and in particular, the Elephanta Caves. It is a must-read for scholars, historians, and tourists alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Pearse and Company
ISBN-10: 1164829033
ISBN-13: 9781164829034
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d