প্রথম চরিতাষ্টক

A compilation of short biographies of eight famous persons of undivided Bengal. This book contain biographies of Krishnachandra Ray, Jagannath Tarkapanchanan, Bharatacandra Ray Gunakar, Krishna Panti, Rammohun Roy, Padmalochan Mukhopadhyaya, Matilal Sil and Harish Chandra Mukhopadhyaya. According to the introduction written by the author himself, the book was considered as a textbook in the schools of Bengal. Custodial history: One of the oldest libraries in the Hooghly district. Sisir Bani Mandir was established at Guptipara in 1917. The library has a good collection of old Sanskrit and Bengali manuscripts and some rare books in different languages. Administrative context: The CSSSC, on realising the importance of copying the collection applied for a grant to the EAP against which EAP921 has been awarded. Calendar: Common Calendar. Extent and format of original material: One bound volume of printed book. Physical characteristics: Brittle and worm eaten.The original volume with length of 18 cm. Owner(s) of original material: Sisir Bani Mandir Pathagar. Author(s) of original material: Kalimaya Ghataka. Publisher of original material: Place of publication unknown: Name of publisher unknown. Alternative date and calendar: 1286 [Bengali Calendar].