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The Rose And The Lotus: Or Home In England, And Home In India (1859)

The Rose And The Lotus: Or Home In England, And Home In India (1859)

Johnston, Elizabeth

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1104351463
ISBN13: 9781104351465
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 13 2009
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Rose and the Lotus: Or Home in England, and Home in India is a book written by Elizabeth Johnston and published in 1859. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living in both England and India. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing the author's life in England. Johnston writes about her childhood in a wealthy family, her education, and her experiences as a young woman in Victorian England. She also writes about her family's social circle, including their interactions with famous writers and artists of the time. The second part of the book focuses on Johnston's life in India, where she lived for several years with her husband, who was a British colonial administrator. She writes about the culture shock she experienced upon arriving in India, as well as her interactions with the local people and her efforts to learn the language and customs of the country. Throughout the book, Johnston reflects on the differences between life in England and life in India, as well as the challenges and rewards of living in a foreign country. She also touches on issues such as colonialism, race, and gender, offering a unique perspective on these topics from her position as a British woman living in India during the colonial period. Overall, The Rose and the Lotus: Or Home in England, and Home in India is a fascinating and insightful memoir that provides a valuable glimpse into the lives of British colonizers and their families in India during the 19th century.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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