An introduction to the various birds of Bengal. Written by Jagadananda Raya (1869 - 1933) botanist and teacher of Visva Bharati. The sketches of birds were made by Nandalal Bose (1882 - 1966). Date of original material: 1331 [B. S.] 1924. Calendar/Era: Bengali Calendar/BS. Extent and format of or...
An introduction to the relationship between the science, nature and the world. Written by Priyadaranjan Ray (1888 - 1982) well known scientist and founder of the Indian Institute of Science. Date of original material: 1350 [B. S.] 1944. Calendar/Era: Bengali Calendar/BS. Extent and format of orig...
Translated version with annotation of one of the eighteen Hindu maha-puranas. Originally written by Krisnadvaipayana Bedabyasa in Sanskrit, Vishnupurana is based on the life and spirituality of Vishnu, one of the most prominent God in Hindu mythologies. This volume was translated by Pancanana Tar...
Short biographis some of some iconic women in Aryan Hinduism. It compiled short biographies of Mirabai, Rani Bhabani, Khana, Rani Durgabati and several other well known women who faught against religious discrimination, foreign rulers, male dominated society etc. Date of original material: 1305 [...
The book contain extracts from the some principal English writers, like, Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, Charles Lamb, Walter Scott, William Wordsworth, Lord Byron etc. This volume has both prose and poetries for the use of the students in English schools. Date of original material: 1882. Calendar/...
Biography of James Abram Garfield (1831 - 1881), 20th President of the United States who accompanied his predecessor Abraham Lincoln in his crusade against slavery. Date of original material: 1888. Calendar/Era: Common Calendar/CE. Extent and format of original and physical characteristics: Print...
A book on the philosophy of devotion towards the master in a Hindu society. Date of original material: 1341 [B. S.] 1934. Calendar/Era: Bengali Calendar/BS. Extent and format of original and physical characteristics: Printed book in Bengali; Brittle and damaged by the book-worms. The original vol...
Text book of elementary geography for primary school students. It compiled both physical and economic geography of Asia (with special references on India/ Hindoostan), Europe (with special references on British Isles), Africa Americas and Oceania. Date of original material: 1888. Calendar/Era: Co...
Bengali translation with Sanskrit verses of Taittiriya Upanishada. One of the older primary Upanishads and a part of Yajurveda. This particular volume contains the discipline of education (i.e. the study of phonetics and pronunciation). Date of original material: 1342 [B. S.] 1935. Calendar/Era: ...
The book discussed on the role of fate and prowess in the life of a Hindu. The author of the book conceived his arguments on the basis of the arguments between Arjuna and Krishna in the Bhagvat Gita. The book also took some references from the Hindu fables taken from the puranas. . Date of origin...