Life In India: Or Madras, The Neilgherries, And Calcutta (1855)

By John W. Dulles

Book Overview

""Life in India: Or Madras, The Neilgherries, and Calcutta"" is a book written by the American Sunday School Union in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of life in India during the mid-19th century. The author focuses on three main areas: Madras, the Neilgherries, and Calcutta. In the book, the author describes the geography, climate, and culture of each region. They also discuss the history of each area, including the impact of British colonialism. The book provides insights into the daily life of the people living in India at that time, including their customs, religions, and social hierarchies. The author also discusses the challenges faced by the British colonizers, including the difficulty of governing such a diverse and complex society. They describe the conflicts and tensions that existed between different groups, including the British and the Indian population. Overall, ""Life in India: Or Madras, The Neilgherries, and Calcutta"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of mid-19th century India. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this important region.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167027140
• ISBN13: 9781167027147
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"