Subject strengths: History, Politics

With three early twentieth century exceptions, the Indian Tracts is a collection of nineteenth century pamphlets on a range of Indian subjects, such as local self-government, the Indian Civil Service, education, politics, economics, transport, the trade of opium, religion and war.

Collection Name and Collection Reference Code:

Collection Name: Indian Tracts

Library Search Collection Ref Code: Indian Tracts

Date Range of Material

1802 – 1936, although the majority of the books within this collection were published in the 19th Century.

Type of Material

Pamphlet collection

Size of Collection

2 Linear Metres of shelving 

How To Order Items From This Collection

The books within this collection are described within the Newcastle University Library Search and can be ordered directly from the catalogue.

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