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The Humour and Pathos of Anglo-Indian Life: Extracts from His Brother's Note-Book (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780483558977: The Humour and Pathos of Anglo-Indian Life: Extracts from His Brother's Note-Book (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0483558974 ISBN 13: 9780483558977
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Witty, keenly observed vignettes of social life in Anglo-Indian circles .

This collection draws readers into amusing and revealing moments at dinners, travels, and gatherings, where etiquette and impulse collide with humor and pathos.

These extracts present sharp dialogue, small triumphs, and social missteps that illuminate relationships across generations and stations. Expect lively scenes, vivid settings, and a balanced blend of humor and human feeling.
  • Characterful personalities and the strain of social pressure in colonial life
  • Bright, often teasing exchanges that reveal motives and loyalties
  • Humor that sits beside moments of genuine warmth and tension
  • A window into daily routines, manners, and the social games of the time
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven humor, social satire, and era-specific humor set against a colonial backdrop.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0483558974
ISBN 13 
9780483558977
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
292