A Catalogue Of The Sanskrit And Prakrit Manuscript In The Indian Institute Library, Oxford (1903)

A Catalogue Of The Sanskrit And Prakrit Manuscript In The Indian Institute Library, Oxford (1903) is a comprehensive guide to the collection of Sanskrit and Prakrit manuscripts housed in the Indian Institute Library at the University of Oxford. The book was written by Arthur Berriedale Keith, a renowned Indologist and Sanskrit scholar who served as the Boden Professor of Sanskrit at the University of Oxford from 1919 to 1944.The catalogue contains detailed descriptions of over 2,000 manuscripts, including their titles, authors, dates, and physical characteristics. The manuscripts cover a wide range of subjects, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, philosophy, literature, and science. Many of the manuscripts are rare or unique, and some are illustrated with beautiful and intricate artwork.In addition to the catalogue entries, the book includes an introduction by Keith that provides an overview of the history and significance of the collection, as well as a bibliography of related works. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the study of Sanskrit and Prakrit literature, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.