Explore the hidden history of Indian indenture with “Voices from Calcutta: Indian Indenture in the Age of Abolition (Global South Asians)”. Discover how Calcutta, as the capital of British India, played a crucial role in challenging the 1837-1920 labour trade that saw 1.3 million Indians migrate to sugar colonies. This compelling book delves into the debates, investigations, and advocacy surrounding indenture through original letters, petitions, and reports. “Voices from Calcutta” reveals how these discussions shaped the lives of migrants on ships and plantations, influencing labour rights and subjecthood across the British Empire. Uncover the powerful voices of protest that emerged not just from Britain, but from the colonies themselves, fundamentally defining post-slavery labour. A must-read for understanding global South Asian history and the fight for human dignity. Available now at The Bookish Owl.