Letters from India

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The collection features insightful letters from Emily Eden, known for her keen observations and wit, offering a unique perspective on life in 19th-century India. As the sister of the Governor-General, her correspondence provides a rare glimpse into the social and political landscape of the time, blending personal anecdotes with commentary on the British colonial experience. The two-volume set captures her distinct voice and the complexities of her observations, making it an engaging historical document.