Letters From India 1st [Hardcover]
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Letters From India 1st [Hardcover]

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Letters from India offers a fascinating firsthand account of 19th-century Indian life through the eyes of Emily Eden. This collection of correspondence provides vivid insights into colonial society, culture, and landscapes during a transformative period in Indian history.

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Letters from India is a remarkable historical document that captures the observations and experiences of Emily Eden during her time in India in the 1830s-1840s. Through her correspondence, Eden provides readers with intimate glimpses into the daily life, social customs, and political landscape of colonial India.

The letters reveal Eden’s keen eye for detail as she describes the people she encountered, the landscapes she witnessed, and the cultural practices that fascinated her. Her writing offers valuable perspectives on the interaction between British colonizers and Indian society, as well as insights into the role of women in colonial administration.

This collection serves as an important historical resource for understanding the period of British India, offering both personal anecdotes and broader observations about governance, society, and cross-cultural encounters. Eden’s eloquent prose and thoughtful commentary make this work both an engaging read and a significant contribution to colonial history.

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Author

Emily Eden
Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House
ISBN

9789371337007

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