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The Simple Adventures of a Memsahib
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The Simple Adventures of a Memsahib

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"The Simple Adventures of a Memsahib" offers a witty and insightful glimpse into colonial life in 19th-century India. Through a series of engaging observations and social encounters, Sara Jeannette Duncan's satire paints a vivid portrait of the British Raj and its impact on social customs. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to experience the daily lives and cultural nuances of the era.

Exploring themes of cultural heritage and the roles of women within a complex colonial society, the narrative unfolds with a keen eye for detail and a generous dose of humor. Duncan's work serves as a fascinating window into a bygone era, offering a unique perspective on the interactions between colonizers and the Indian populace. This is a timeless journey into a world shaped by empire, tradition, and the enduring power of human interaction.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
216
ISBN
9781023498883

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"The Simple Adventures of a Memsahib" offers a witty and insightful glimpse into colonial life in 19th-century India. Through a series of engaging observations and social encounters, Sara Jeannette Duncan's satire paints a vivid portrait of the British Raj and its impact on social customs. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to experience the daily lives and cultural nuances of the era.

Exploring themes of cultural heritage and the roles of women within a complex colonial society, the narrative unfolds with a keen eye for detail and a generous dose of humor. Duncan's work serves as a fascinating window into a bygone era, offering a unique perspective on the interactions between colonizers and the Indian populace. This is a timeless journey into a world shaped by empire, tradition, and the enduring power of human interaction.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
216
ISBN
9781023498883