| Author |
Buckland, C. T. (Charles Thomas), 1824-1894 |
| Title |
Sketches of social life in India
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: W. H. Allen, 1884.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Sketches of Social Life in India" by C. T. Buckland is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides observations and insights into the intricate social dynamics of English colonists and native life, particularly focusing on Bengal and depicting the contrasts between different classes and lifestyles during the British Raj. The author, having served in the Bengal Civil Service, draws from personal experiences to present a vivid picture of the colonial social scene. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by discussing the ignorance and prejudices held by certain segments of English society towards India and its residents. He distinguishes between two types of Englishmen: those who have lived in India yet know little of its diversity and those entirely unacquainted with it. He reflects on the past, particularly the age of the East Indian Nabobs, and contrasts it with the modern British colonial society that has emerged, emphasizing social gatherings and the evolving roles of various officials and residents, including the Viceroy and local dignitaries. Buckland also highlights the effects of infrastructure developments, such as railways, on social mobility and interactions, setting in motion the changes that would shape colonial life in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
India -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
British -- India -- Social life and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73610 |
| Release Date |
May 12, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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