The introductory chapter describes the physical aspect of India and their resulting effect on migrations of populations into this area. The next chapter tells of the language, literature, and the religion of the earliest period of the Aryans in India. Then follows an account of the later vedic period and the introduction of writing. The fourth chapter describes the post-vedic age, including the rise of Jainism and Buddhism. The next chapter is concerning the Indian stories, fairy tales, and tables together with their important place in world literature. The seventh chapter treats the various aspects of technical literature such as grammar lexicography, philosophy, law, practical arts, medicine, astronomy, and mathematics. The 8th chapter embraces the vernacular languages of India and their literature. The final chapter show how the Europeans became acquainted with India. Each chapter concludes with a selected bibliography for further reference.