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An Anglo-Indian Domestic Sketch: A Letter From An Artist In India To His Mother In England [Hardcover]

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An Anglo-Indian Domestic Sketch is a fascinating letter-based account from an artist in India describing domestic life and cultural observations to his mother in England. This historical correspondence provides vivid insights into Anglo-Indian society and artistic perspectives during the colonial period.

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An Anglo-Indian Domestic Sketch presents a unique window into 19th-century Anglo-Indian life through the intimate correspondence of an artist stationed in India. Written as a series of letters addressed to his mother in England, this work captures the daily experiences, domestic arrangements, and cultural observations of the Anglo-Indian community during the colonial era.

The author, Colesworthey Grant, offers detailed sketches and commentary on the peculiarities of domestic life, social customs, and interactions between British settlers and Indian society. Through his artistic lens, Grant provides both humorous and insightful observations about the challenges and adaptations required for English families living in the Indian subcontinent.

This historical document serves as an invaluable primary source for understanding the material culture, household management, and social dynamics of the Anglo-Indian experience. The personal nature of the correspondence lends authenticity and emotional depth to descriptions of expatriate life, making it an essential read for historians and those interested in colonial history and cultural studies.

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Author

Colesworthey Grant

Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House

ISBN

9789370140912

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