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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 The two-volume set captures her distinct voice and the complexities of her observations, making it an engaging historical document.
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Letters from India, Emily Eden
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- 2014
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- Title
- Letters from India
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Emily Eden
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 366
- ISBN13
- 9781108075800
- Category
- World history
- Description
- 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 The two-volume set captures her distinct voice and the complexities of her observations, making it an engaging historical document.