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A rare window into a vanished world In Old Madras whisks you into the sun-baked lanes, clubrooms, and balmy verandahs of colonial India with the intimacy of a well-told memoir and the sweep of a classic novel. Part travelogue, part social chronicle, this evocative collection of sketches captures life in Madras during the British Raj: expatriate life in India, the rhythms of trading ports, Victorian era adventure, delicate vintage romance, and the charged cultural encounters that shaped 19th century India. Readers will meet merchants and magistrates, local artisans and Anglo-Indian families, and witness everyday rituals and dramatic events that illuminate Indian colonial history and the complexities of a classic Indian setting. Literary and historical significance: long out of print, this work is prized for its authentic voice and finely observed scenes a cultural heritage story that influenced later British Raj fiction and stands alongside B. M. Croker books and other period accounts. Its layered portrait of Madras offers both the immediacy of historical romance Madras tales and the careful ethnography treasured by collectors. Key selling points: republished by Alpha Editions after decades of neglect, this edition has been meticulously restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure essential for lovers of Madras historical fiction, colonial India novel enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the romance and reality of Indian colonial life.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A rare window into a vanished world In Old Madras whisks you into the sun-baked lanes, clubrooms, and balmy verandahs of colonial India with the intimacy of a well-told memoir and the sweep of a classic novel.Part travelogue, part social chronicle, this evocative collection of sketches captures life in Madras during the British Raj: expatriate life in India, the rhythms of trading ports, Victorian era adventure, delicate vintage romance, and the charged cultural encounters that shaped 19th century India. Readers will meet merchants and magistrates, local artisans and Anglo-Indian families, and witness everyday rituals and dramatic events that illuminate Indian colonial history and the complexities of a classic Indian setting.Literary and historical significance: long out of print, this work is prized for its authentic voice and finely observed scenes a cultural heritage story that influenced later British Raj fiction and stands alongside B. M. Croker books and other period accounts. Its layered portrait of Madras offers both the immediacy of historical romance Madras tales and the careful ethnography treasured by collectors.Key selling points: republished by Alpha Editions after decades of neglect, this edition has been meticulously restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure essential for lovers of Madras historical fiction, colonial India novel enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the romance and reality of Indian colonial life. Seller Inventory # 9789371345712
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