London: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. Burgundy cloth bound boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. In the original publisher's decorated dustjacket, which is not price-clipped. The dustjacket is mostly complete, but has edge-wear, creasing, tears and foxing (brown) spots to the covers. The cloth boards are also slightly faded, otherwise there are NO inscriptions or other marks. (xi) + 167 pp. Illustrated with b/w plates. Glossary of Terms; Bibliography; Index. Overall, apart from the 'faults', as detailed above, this is a Tight and Secure, 'Good' copy. "This account explores the philosophies of Hinduism and Buddhism, to show their relevance to the West as it tackles the fundemental problem of the nature of man in relation to the cosmos." ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

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Bookseller: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 112449
Title: The Meaning of Life in Hinduism and Buddhism
Author: Ross, Floyd H
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good in Fair dust jacket
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1952
Keywords: The Meaning Of Life In Hinduism And Buddhism, Floyd H. Ross;, Philosophy; Theology; Meaning Of Life;

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