Publisher's Synopsis
""A Catalogue Of Palm Leaf And Selected Paper Manuscripts Belonging To The Durbar Library, Nepal"" is a book written by Hara Prasad Sastri in 1905. The book is a comprehensive catalog of the palm leaf and paper manuscripts owned by the Durbar Library in Nepal. The Durbar Library is a prestigious institution that houses a vast collection of ancient manuscripts, historical documents, and other important literary works.Sastri's book provides a detailed description of each manuscript, including its title, author, language, and content. The book also includes information on the physical characteristics of each manuscript, such as its size, number of pages, and condition. Sastri's work is considered a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the history and literature of Nepal.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the palm leaf manuscripts, which are written on dried and flattened palm leaves. These manuscripts are some of the oldest and most important literary works in Nepal, and they cover a wide range of subjects, including religion, philosophy, history, and literature.The second part of the book covers the selected paper manuscripts, which are written on paper and are generally more recent than the palm leaf manuscripts. These manuscripts include a variety of literary works, such as poetry, drama, and prose.Overall, ""A Catalogue Of Palm Leaf And Selected Paper Manuscripts Belonging To The Durbar Library, Nepal"" is an important work that provides a wealth of information on the literary and cultural heritage of Nepal. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of this fascinating country.To Which Has Been Added A Historical Introduction.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.
