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On the ancient Geography of india. 
By Lirur: Cor. F; WILFORD, 
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. 
A FEW years after my arrival in India, I began to study the ancient 
history, and geography of that country ; and of course, endeavoured to 
procure some regular works on the subject: the attempt proved vain, though 
I spared neither tr ouble, nor money, and I had given up every hope, when, 
most unexpectedly, and through mere chance, several geographical tracts m 
Sanserit, fell into my hands. I very much regret, that they did not make 
their appearance somewhat earlier; for time passes away heedless of our 
favourite pursuits. 
In some of the Purdivas, there is a section called the Bhuvana-cosa, 
a magazine, or collection of mansions: but these are entirely mythological, 
and beneath our notice. Besides those in the Purditas, there are other 
geographical tracts, to several of which is given the title of Cshétra-samdsa, 
or collection of countries; one is entirely mythological, and is highly 
esteemed by the Jainas ; another in my possession, is entirely geographical, 
and is a most valuable work. ‘There is also the Trai-locya-derpana, or 
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