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

Mountstuart E. Grant Duff

 
9781330706282: Notes From a Diary, Vol. 1 of 2: Kept Chiefly in Southern India, 1881-1886 (Classic Reprint)

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This book offers a glimpse into the life of Sir Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff, the Governor of Madras from 1881 to 1886. The excerpts provide a glimpse into his world, from his arrival in India to his interactions with locals, his travels, his musings and observations, and his speeches. The account is rich in historical and cultural context, capturing the essence of India during the British Raj. Through the author's vivid descriptions and thoughtful insights, the book explores themes of colonialism, governance, and the complexities of human experience in a foreign land.

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ISBN 10:  0267646321 ISBN 13:  9780267646326
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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