Facsimiles Of Tombstones, Etc., Connected With St. Mary's Church, Fort St. George, Madras (1880)

Facsimiles of Tombstones, Etc., Connected with St. Mary's Church, Fort St. George, Madras is a book compiled by Buckingham, Duke of in the year 1880. The book is a collection of facsimiles of tombstones, inscriptions, and other historical artifacts that are connected with St. Mary's Church in Fort St. George, Madras. The Duke of Buckingham, who was the Governor of Madras at the time, was interested in preserving the history of the region and commissioned the book to be created. The book contains detailed illustrations and descriptions of the tombstones, as well as historical information about the individuals buried there. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the colonial history of Madras and the lives of the people who lived there. The book is an important resource for historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in the history of India.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.