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Within The Purdah: Also, In The Zenana Homes Of Indian Princes, And Heroes And Heroines Of Zion (1898)

Within The Purdah: Also, In The Zenana Homes Of Indian Princes, And Heroes And Heroines Of Zion (1898)

Armstrong-Hopkins, Saleni

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ISBN10: 1165150972
ISBN13: 9781165150977
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Within The Purdah is a non-fiction book written by Saleni Armstrong-Hopkins in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences within the Zenana homes of Indian princes during her stay in India. The Zenana is a secluded part of the household where women are kept in purdah, or seclusion, and are not allowed to interact with men outside of their family.Armstrong-Hopkins describes her interactions with the women in the Zenana and their daily lives, including their clothing, food, and daily routines. She also provides insights into the customs and traditions of the Indian culture and the challenges faced by women living in purdah.The book also includes accounts of the author's experiences with the Jewish community in India, specifically the heroes and heroines of Zion. Armstrong-Hopkins provides a glimpse into the lives of these individuals and their struggles for freedom and independence.Overall, Within The Purdah is an insightful and informative book that sheds light on the lives of women living in purdah and the Jewish community in India during the late 19th century.Being The Personal Observations Of A Medical Missionary In India.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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