Project Gutenberg 2016-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 378 Williamson, Thomas 1758 1817 Williamson, T. G. (Thomas George) Williamson, T. (Thomas) The East India Vade-Mecum, Volume 1 (of 2) or, complete guide to gentlemen intended for the civil, military, or naval service of the East India Company. Produced by KD Weeks, Jens Guld, and the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek München (urn:nbn:de:bvb:12-bsb10483595-8) "The East India Vade-Mecum, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Thomas Williamson is a comprehensive guide written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a manual for young gentlemen preparing to embark on careers in civil, military, or naval services within the Honorable East India Company. The book discusses various essential topics, including preparation for travel, understanding local customs, and practical advice for living and working in India. The opening of the vade-mecum sets the stage for its intention as a practical resource for those unfamiliar with the customs and challenges of India. Williamson emphasizes the importance of proper preparation, providing guidance on aspects such as packing, clothing choices, and general conduct on ships heading to the East. He reflects on his over twenty years of experience in Bengal, aiming to convey crucial insights to help newcomers adapt and navigate the complexities of life in India. From advice on maintaining health during the journey to understanding the local socio-cultural dynamics, the initial chapters emphasize the significance of being well-informed and prepared for the unique challenges that await in the East. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. en India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: How To ... 858775 2025-09-21T09:45:04.382358 text/html 835677 2024-10-23T01:19:18 text/html 478144 2025-09-21T09:45:14.272252 application/epub+zip 486493 2025-09-21T09:45:06.215283 application/epub+zip 401339 2025-09-21T09:45:05.318279 application/epub+zip 697146 2025-09-21T09:45:20.264750 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 632750 2025-09-21T09:45:13.245255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 547964 2022-09-24T08:53:33.492842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 763437 2025-09-21T09:45:03.086340 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 743618 2024-10-23T01:19:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16637 2025-09-21T09:45:20.412688 application/rdf+xml 12576 2025-09-21T09:45:05.438243 image/jpeg 2234 2025-09-21T09:45:05.379244 image/jpeg 443866 2025-09-21T09:45:04.452298 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog