Notes From a Diary, Vol. 1 of 2: Kept Chiefly in Southern India, 1881-1886 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mountstuart E. Grant Duff

9780267646326: Notes From a Diary, Vol. 1 of 2: Kept Chiefly in Southern India, 1881-1886 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267646321 ISBN 13: 9780267646326

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the diary of a long-serving British governor in India, 1881–1886, and relive daily life, travel, and observations that bring history to life.

This two-volume memoir gathers firsthand notes, letters, and reflections from a governor who sought to amuse readers while recording his duties. It offers vivid scenes of travel, botany, social life, and the people encountered across the Madras presidency.

Readers will glimpse the balance between administration and everyday moments, with stories that illuminate the era's culture and landscape.

Firsthand travelogues and impressions from a late 19th-century Indian voyage and administration
Vivid glimpses of local flora, landscapes, and everyday life in colonial India
Personal letters and social anecdotes that add depth to historical context
Reflections on governance, public duties, and the lighter hours of colonial life

Ideal for readers of colonial history, travel writing, and correspondence from the British Raj.

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