Description
Indian Recreations presents a comprehensive account of the domestic and rural economy of Muslim and Hindu populations in India during the early 19th century. Written by William Tennant, this scholarly work offers detailed strictures and observations on various aspects of Indian life, including household management, agricultural practices, social customs, and economic systems.
The work is structured around the author’s direct observations and analysis of how Muslim (Mohammedan) and Hindu communities organized their domestic affairs and managed their rural economies. Tennant examines everything from food preparation and household administration to land management and trade practices. As a historical document, it provides valuable insights into pre-colonial and colonial-era Indian society, reflecting the perspectives and attitudes of British observers of the time.
This first edition remains an important resource for historians, anthropologists, and scholars studying 19th-century India, providing documentary evidence of social structures, economic organization, and cultural practices across different religious and community groups.
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