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Life in India: Or, The English at Calcutta presents an authentic portrait of English colonial life in 19th-century Calcutta. Through detailed observations and engaging narratives, Monkland documents the social hierarchies, leisure activities, domestic arrangements, and cultural interactions that defined the Anglo-Indian community.
This third edition provides valuable historical perspectives on how British expatriates adapted to the Indian subcontinent, their relationships with local populations, and the unique lifestyle that emerged from this cross-cultural encounter. The work serves as both a historical document and a window into the everyday lives of colonists, covering topics such as social gatherings, household management, fashion, entertainment, and the challenges of living in a tropical climate.
Essential for historians, scholars of colonial India, and readers interested in 19th-century British society, this book offers candid commentary on a pivotal period in Indian and British history.
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