Mussoorie and Landour: Footprints of the Past

By Stephanie Spaid Miedema and Virgil Miedema

The twin hill stations of Mussoorie andandour were established by the British in the early nineteenth century as a respite from the heat and dust of the Indian summer on the plains. Even today, these places continue to attract visitors by the hordes, thanks to their salubrious climate andeisurely way ofife. While Mussoorie is more 'touristy' and bustling, andour is a quiet getaway for thoseooking for a break from cityife. Much has changed over the years, but both these towns still retain an old-world charm, adding to their appeal. This book takes the reader on a journey through the history of these towns, from theate eighteenth century - when Frederick Young, the founder of Mussoorie andandour Cantonment, was born in Ireland - up to India's Independence. With beautiful photographs, evocative illustrations and fascinating snippets ofocalore, Mussoorie andandourbrings alive the stories behind these charming hill stationsike no other.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8129124343
• ISBN13: 9788129124340
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Rupa Publications India
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.