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The City of Dreadful Night
Paperback
General SociologyIndia & South Asia
ISBN13: 9781023503648
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venture into the heart of colonial India with Rudyard Kipling's The City of Dreadful Night, a captivating exploration of Kolkata's vibrant and complex social fabric. More than just a travelogue, this historical account offers a unique glimpse into the city's customs and daily life, painting a vivid portrait of a bygone era.
Kipling's observations, meticulously preserved in this republication, transport you to the bustling streets of Calcutta, revealing its hidden corners and social dynamics. Experience the sights, sounds, and sentiments of a city teeming with life, as seen through the eyes of a master storyteller. A valuable resource for those interested in the history of India, urban sociology, and the allure of travel writing, The City of Dreadful Night provides a timeless perspective on one of the world's most fascinating metropolises. Delve into this classic work and discover a world both familiar and strikingly different.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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