Description
An Account of Assam is a significant historical document that offers an in-depth examination of the Assam region during the colonial era. Compiled by the renowned naturalist and geographer Francis Hamilton and edited by S. K. Bhuyan, this work serves as an important primary source for understanding Assam’s geography, economy, culture, and social structure.
The book provides detailed observations about the region’s physical landscape, climate, and natural resources, alongside accounts of the local population, their customs, traditions, and ways of life. Hamilton’s observations, enriched by Bhuyan’s editorial expertise, create a valuable historical record that captures a pivotal moment in Assam’s history.
This non-fiction work is essential for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding colonial India and the Northeast region’s heritage and development.
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