Bombay Place-Names and Street-Names
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- Bombay Place-Names and Street-Names
- Author
- Samuel T. Sheppard
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332342043
- ISBN 13
- 9781332342044
- Item weight
- 266 grams
Delve into a braided history of the city, where each name carries a hint of its past. From rulers and merchants to local legends and everyday trades, the book collects clues and explanations that illuminate how Bombay grew and changed.
- See how streets are named for governors, companies, and notable residents, and what those names reveal about Bombay’s era-by-era development.
- Explore examples like Sandhurst Road and Gowalia Tank Road to understand how historical events and local memory shape the city.
- Learn about linguistic roots and cultural influences that appear in names across different neighborhoods.
- Enjoy concise notes that connect street names to broader urban history, geography, and community life.
Ideal for readers of local history, urban exploration, and anyone curious about how a city’s names tell its story.
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