Publisher	Andesite Press
Publication Year	2015
ISBN-13	9781297596766
ISBN-10	9781297596766
Binding	Hardcover
Number of Pages	566 Pages
Language	(English)
Dimensions (Cms)	15.6 x 3.18 x 23.4
Weight (grms)	862

William Crooke

William Crooke (1848-1923) was a British orientalist and a key figure in the study and documentation of Anglo-Indian folklore. He joined the Indian Civil Service. While an administrator in India, he found abundant material for his researches in the ancient civilizations of the country. He found ample time to write much on the people of India, their religions, beliefs and customs. He was also an accomplished hunter. He has several landmark publications to his credit.