An Account Of The Rats Of Calcutta, William C Hossack (9781024603965) — Readings Books

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An Account Of The Rats Of Calcutta
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An Account Of The Rats Of Calcutta

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"An Account Of The Rats Of Calcutta" offers a fascinating glimpse into the ecological and social landscape of colonial Calcutta through the lens of its rat population. William C. Hossack meticulously documents the prevalence, habits, and impact of rats on the city's infrastructure, public health, and economy. This study provides insights into the challenges of urban life in a rapidly growing metropolis and the complex interactions between humans and animals in a shared environment.

Originally written in the late 19th century, this account remains relevant for scholars interested in urban history, environmental studies, and the cultural perceptions of animals. It sheds light on the often-overlooked role of non-human actors in shaping urban spaces and the ongoing struggle to manage the ecological consequences of urbanization. A valuable resource for understanding the historical ecology of one of the world's most dynamic cities.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
118
ISBN
9781024603965

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.

"An Account Of The Rats Of Calcutta" offers a fascinating glimpse into the ecological and social landscape of colonial Calcutta through the lens of its rat population. William C. Hossack meticulously documents the prevalence, habits, and impact of rats on the city's infrastructure, public health, and economy. This study provides insights into the challenges of urban life in a rapidly growing metropolis and the complex interactions between humans and animals in a shared environment.

Originally written in the late 19th century, this account remains relevant for scholars interested in urban history, environmental studies, and the cultural perceptions of animals. It sheds light on the often-overlooked role of non-human actors in shaping urban spaces and the ongoing struggle to manage the ecological consequences of urbanization. A valuable resource for understanding the historical ecology of one of the world's most dynamic cities.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
118
ISBN
9781024603965