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Darkest India

Darkest India

Commissioner Booth-Tucker

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1162659173
ISBN13: 9781162659176
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.19 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Darkest India is a book written by Commissioner Booth-Tucker that provides a detailed account of the social and economic conditions of India during the late 19th century. The book sheds light on the struggles faced by the Indian people, particularly the lower castes and women, and highlights the need for reform and change.Commissioner Booth-Tucker, who was a prominent member of the Salvation Army, draws upon his experiences of working with the Indian people to present a compelling narrative that is both informative and thought-provoking. He covers a wide range of topics, including the caste system, child marriage, widowhood, and the plight of the poor.The book also delves into the religious and cultural practices of India, providing insights into the beliefs and customs of the people. Commissioner Booth-Tucker's observations are presented in a respectful and empathetic manner, and he acknowledges the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian society.Overall, Darkest India is a powerful and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on the social and economic conditions of India during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history and culture, and it continues to be relevant today as India continues to grapple with issues related to poverty, inequality, and social justice.In the cities the overcrowding has become so excessive, and the accomodation available for the poor is so inadequate, costly and squalid, as to almost beggar description. Considerations of decency, comfort and health are largely thrown to the winds. A single unfurnished room, merely divided from the next one by a thin boarding, through which everything can be heard, will command from five to thirty rupees a month, and even more, according to its position, in Bombay.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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