Theodore Duka

Life and Works of Alexander Csoma De Koros (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This is Volume X in a series of sixteen on Buddhism. Originally published in 1885, this is a biography, brief note on the published works, essays and manuscripts of Alexander Csoma De Koros.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 254
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. November 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781136378324
• Artikelnr.: 39993525

Autorenporträt

Theodore Duka

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Introduction
Csomn's birthplace, parentage, and early childhood
Studies at Nagy Enyed in Transylvania, and at the University of Göttingen in Hnnover
Plans and preparations for the journey
Departure for the East; Chapter 2 Biographical sources
English and French authorities
Baron Hügel's data examined
First news of Csoma in India
His appearance at the frontier
Detained at Sabathu
Csoma's first letter to Captain Kennedy
Moorcroft's introduction; Chapter 3 Government orders respecting Csoma's stipend
Report as to his Tibetan studies in the past and plans for the future; Chapter 4 Second journey into Tibet
Csoma's position as to the Asiatic Society of Bengal
Return to Sabathú; Chapter 5 Embarrassing position
Csoma petitions Government to be allowed to visit Calcutta, or to go to Tibet for three more years to complete his studies; Chapter 6 Government orders on Csoma's last application
Dr. Gerard's visit to Kanum, and his letter to Mr. Fraser; Chapter 7 Csoma completes his Tibetan studies at Kanum; Correspondence with Dr. Wilson, Captain Kennedy, and Mr. B. H. Hodgson; Chapter 8 Csoma arrives in Calcutta
Resolution of Government of India as to the publication of his works
Was elected Honorary Member of Asiatic Society; Chapter 9 The Tibetan Grammar and Dictionary are published at Government expense
Mr. Prinsep's letter to Government
Prince Esterházy to Mr. Prinsep
Mr. Döbrentei of Pest to the same; Chapter 10 Csoma asks for a passport in November 1835, enabling him to travel in Hindustan
Leaves Calcutta
His last letters to Mr. Prinsep
Return to Calcutta in 1837; Chapter 11 Csoma's stay in Calcutta from 1837 to 1842
Last arrangements
Leaves Calcutta for the last time
Sets out on his journey to Lassa
Death at Darjeeling
Dr. Campbell's report
His grave and tombstone; Chapter 12 Prince Eszterházy's inquiry regarding Csoma's papers
List of some of them
Renewal of his tombstone at Darjeeling
Placed on the list of public monuments by the Government of India
His portrait
Conclusion;