John D. Smith

John Dargavel Smith (born August 26, 1946) is a former professor of Sanskrit at Cambridge.

His studies have primarily focused on topics in the language/literature/culture of Rajasthan. Much of this time was devoted to a major project on the hero-deity Pabuji: this was published in 1991 as ''The epic of Pabuji'' (Cambridge University Press).

He earned a BA degree in Oriental Studies (Sanskrit and Hindi) 1968 and a PhD in 1974. He was appointed Lecturer in Sanskrit at the School of Oriental and African Studies 1975; University Lecturer in Sanskrit at Cambridge 1984, and became promoted Reader in Sanskrit, October 2001. He retired in September 2007.

Smith is interested in Hindu mythology and epic narrative. In 2009 he published an abridged translation of the Mahabharata with Penguin Classics. Professor Smith is also interested in the application of computers to textual study. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Black voices from reconstruction 1865 - 1877

    Black voices from reconstruction 1865 - 1877 by Smith, John D.

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    An old creed for the New South proslavery ideology and historiography, 1865 - 1918

    An old creed for the New South proslavery ideology and historiography, 1865 - 1918 by Smith, John D.

    Published 1991
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    Chemistry and atomic structure With an introd. by G. T. Morgan

    Chemistry and atomic structure With an introd. by G. T. Morgan by Smith, John D.

    Published 1924
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    Black Judas William Hannibal Thomas and The American Negro

    Black Judas William Hannibal Thomas and The American Negro by Smith, John D.

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    Slavery, race, and American history historical conflict, trends, and method, 1866 - 1953

    Slavery, race, and American history historical conflict, trends, and method, 1866 - 1953 by Smith, John D.

    Published 1999
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    An old creed for the New South proslavery ideology and historiography, 1865 - 1918

    An old creed for the New South proslavery ideology and historiography, 1865 - 1918 by Smith, John D.

    Published 1985
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    An exhortation to a diligent use of the means of grace; together with a serious address to persons of every character, professing the Christian religion. To which are added, forms of devotion, and hymns, on various occasions; Extracted from the Writings of several Eminent Divines. By John Smith, D. D. Rector of Nantwich, Cheshire

    An exhortation to a diligent use of the means of grace; together with a serious address to persons of every character, professing the Christian religion. To which are added, forms... by Smith, John d. 1792

    Published 1785
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    Information for Ensign John Smith of Swineridge-muir, appellant; against John Kelly, respondent

    Information for Ensign John Smith of Swineridge-muir, appellant; against John Kelly, respondent by Smith, John d. 1838

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    Polygamy indefensible. Two sermons preached in the parish-church of Nantwich, ... on Sunday, the 10th of December, 1780. ... To which is prefixed, a letter to the Rev. Mr. Madan. By John Smith

    Polygamy indefensible. Two sermons preached in the parish-church of Nantwich, ... on Sunday, the 10th of December, 1780. ... To which is prefixed, a letter to the Rev. Mr. Madan. B... by Smith, John d. 1792

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    A vindication of the freedom of pastoral advice or, A Review of the indispensible Obligations which the Ministers of the Gospel are under, plainly to declare the Truth to their Hearers. A sermon preached in the parish-church of Nantwich, on Sunday, September 10th, 1775. By John Smith, A. B. Rector of the said Parish

    A vindication of the freedom of pastoral advice or, A Review of the indispensible Obligations which the Ministers of the Gospel are under, plainly to declare the Truth to their Hea... by Smith, John d. 1792

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    The life of Scipio Africanus the elder By John Smith, M. A. And Vicar of Preston, Near Wingham in Kent

    The life of Scipio Africanus the elder By John Smith, M. A. And Vicar of Preston, Near Wingham in Kent by Smith, John d. 1718

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    Travel and tourism Cambridge International AS and A level : coursebook

    Travel and tourism Cambridge International AS and A level : coursebook by Stewart, Sue, Warburton, Fiona, Smith, John D.

    Published 2017
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    Travel and Tourism Cambridge international AS and A level

    Travel and Tourism Cambridge international AS and A level by Smith, John D., Stewart, Sue

    Published 2014
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    Digital habitats stewarding technology for communities

    Digital habitats stewarding technology for communities by Wenger-Trayner, Étienne 1952-, White, Nancy, Smith, John D.

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    Black voices from reconstruction 1865 - 1877

    Black voices from reconstruction 1865 - 1877 by Smith, John D.

    Published 1997
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    The other voices profiles of women in the history of special education

    The other voices profiles of women in the history of special education by Smith, John D.

    Published 1987
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    The nature of Christian charity, or love stated; its excellency proved; and the practice of it enforced. A sermon preached in the parish-church of Nantwich, on Friday Nov. 24th, 1780; before the trustees of the alms-houses, ... and the governors of the work-house, ... By John Smith

    The nature of Christian charity, or love stated; its excellency proved; and the practice of it enforced. A sermon preached in the parish-church of Nantwich, on Friday Nov. 24th, 17... by Smith, John d. 1792

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    The Mahābhārata

    The Mahābhārata

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