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The Suttees'cry to Britain: Containing Extracts from Essays Published in India and Parliamentary Papers on the Burning of Hindoo Widows:

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Explore J. Peggs’ powerful 2024 publication, “The Suttees’ Cry to Britain.” This impactful book, available in paperback with ISBN 9789364332309, meticulously argues against the abhorrent practice of Sati, the ritual burning of Hindu widows. Drawing from Indian essays and parliamentary papers, Peggs demonstrates that Sati is not a religious tenet but a brutal custom violating sacred texts like the Institutes of Manu. “The Suttees’ Cry to Britain” is essential reading for understanding the fight for human rights and social justice in colonial India. Discover the historical fight for morality and humanity, and why Peggs’ work was instrumental in leading to the abolition of this cruel rite. Perfect for readers interested in ethics, moral philosophy, and the history of social reform.

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  • Reading age: 12 years and up
  • Print length: 89 pages
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 11 x 2 x 1 cm
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publication date: 1 January 2024
  • ISBN-10: 936433230X
  • ISBN-13: 978-9364332309