Letters From India

Alfred William Stratton, Anna Booth Stratton (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0483018619 / ISBN 13: 9780483018617

Published by Forgotten Books, 2020

About this Item

xv, 368 pages 11 plates (including frontispiece, portraits, facsimiles) 23 cm. Facsimile reprint of : A. Constable and Co., London, 1908.

Seller Inventory # 13mc924

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Letters From India
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483018619
• ISBN 13: 9780483018617
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Travel
  • Education
  • India

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Synopsis

Letters From India gathers a poignant collection of reflections, tributes, and first‑person letters about a remarkable scholar’s life in India.

Delicate memories of learning, friendship, and cultural exchange illuminate a world of early Indo‑American academic ties and personal dedication.

This edition presents intimate glimpses of a devoted teacher and linguist whose work touched students across cultures. It traces his experiences in Lahore and Kashmir, his scholarly passions, and the lasting impact of his kindness and leadership on colleagues and students alike.

• Personal letters that reveal daily life in colonial India, from campus work to field trips and camp life.
• Tributes from friends, students, and family that celebrate character, learning, and a life of service.
• Vivid scenes of landscapes, gardens, and Indian cities that frame his academic pursuits.
• Essay‑length reflections on Sanskrit, education, and cross‑cultural exchange.

Ideal for readers of history, letters, and biographical reminiscences who value scholarly curiosity and humane clarity in the face of loss. This edition honors a life spent in pursuit of knowledge and in dedication to others.