Category: Biographies
Introduction—Csoma’s birthplace, parentage, and early childhood—Studies at Nagy Enyed in Transylvania, and at the University of Göttingen in Hanover—Plans and preparations for the journey—Departure for the East 1–14
Introduction—Csoma’s birthplace, parentage, and early childhood—Studies at Nagy Enyed in Transylvania, and at the University of Göttingen in Hanover—Plans and preparations for t...
2. CHAPTER II.Biographical sources—English and French authorities—Baron von Hügel’s data examined—First news of Csoma in India—His appearance at the frontier—Detained at Sabathú—Csoma’s first...
3. CHAPTER III.Government orders respecting Csoma’s stipend—His report regarding his past studies in Hungary, Germany, and at the Buddhist Monastery of Yangla in Zanskar—Account of his journey...
4. CHAPTER IV.5. CHAPTER V.6. CHAPTER VI.Government orders on Csoma’s last application—Third journey into Tibet to Upper Besarh—Dr. Gerard’s visit to Kanum, and his letter to Mr. W. Fraser on the subject 79–98
7. CHAPTER VII.8. CHAPTER VIII.9. CHAPTER IX.The Tibetan Grammar and Dictionary are published at Government expense—Mr. Prinsep’s letter to Government on the subject— Prince Eszterházy to Mr. James Prinsep—Mr. Döbrentei, o...
10. CHAPTER X.Csoma applies for a passport in November 1835 to enable him to travel in Hindustan—Leaves Calcutta—His last letters to Mr. Prinsep—Return to Calcutta in 1837—Dr. Malan, Secretar...
11. CHAPTER XI.Csoma’s stay in Calcutta as Librarian to the Asiatic Society of Bengal from 1837–1842—Last arrangements—His bequest to the Asiatic Society of Bengal—Leaves Calcutta for the last...
12. CHAPTER XII.Prince Eszterházy’s inquiries regarding Csoma’s papers—List of some of them—Renewal of his tombstone at Darjeeling, which is placed on the list of public monuments by Government...
13. CHAPTER I.Introduction—Csoma’s birthplace, parentage, and early childhood—Studies at Nagy Enyed in Transylvania, and at the University of Göttingen in Hanover—Plans and preparations for t...
14. CHAPTER II.Biographical sources—English and French authorities—Baron Hügel’s data examined—First news of Csoma in India—His appearance at the frontier—Detained at Sabathú—Csoma’s first let...
15. CHAPTER III.Csoma’s first letter to Captain Kennedy was dated the 28th of January 1825. Owing to the distance and other incidental delays, it was not till the month of May following that an...
16. CHAPTER IV.The favourable view which the Government had taken of Csoma’s intentions, and the resolution which followed, that he should be assisted with a monthly allowance of fifty rupees...
17. CHAPTER V.Csoma’s arrival at Sabathú from Pukdal was notified by Captain Kennedy on the 17th January 1827, when he wrote to Dr. Wilson, stating that he was shown by Csoma “an immense mass...
18. CHAPTER VI.On the 14th of June 1827 Mr. Stirling, Government Secretary, wrote to Captain Kennedy, commanding at Sabathú, to inform him that “the Governor-General was pleased to allow Csoma...
19. CHAPTER VII.The perusal of Dr. Gerard’s almost forgotten letter gives a vivid picture of the strange surroundings in the midst of which Csoma was placed whilst studying at the Buddhist Mona...
20. CHAPTER VIII.Csoma’s long-cherished desire of visiting Calcutta was at last realised in April 1831. He remained at Kanum till the commencement of the previous cold weather. After arrival at...
21. CHAPTER IX.Csoma’s principal effort was now directed towards the issuing of his Grammar and Dictionary from the press. This was finally accomplished in January 1834, and the fact was notif...
22. CHAPTER X.We have noticed already that four and a half years had passed since his arrival in Calcutta, before the result of Csoma’s literary labours could be brought to completion and pub...
23. CHAPTER XI.Csoma’s stay in Calcutta from 1837 to 1842—Last arrangements—Leaves Calcutta for the last time—Sets out on his journey to Lassa—Death at Darjeeling—Dr. Campbell’s report—His gra...
24. CHAPTER XII.Prince Eszterházy’s inquiry regarding Csoma’s papers—List of some of them—Renewal of his tombstone at Darjeeling—Placed on the list of public monuments by the Government of Indi...