Letters From India (1st)

Here's a copy of Letters From India (1st) by Emily Eden – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 207 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

Letters from India by Emily Eden is a two-volume collection of letters written during her travels in India (1836–1842) while her brother served as Governor-General. Rich in detail, the letters offer witty, vivid accounts of colonial life, landscapes, court ceremonies, and political affairs, including the disastrous retreat from Kabul. Eden’s keen observations and humor capture both the splendor and contradictions of British India. The work stands as a remarkable blend of travel narrative, historical insight, and personal reflection from a perceptive 19th-century woman.

Book details

• Author: Emily Eden
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 207
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1872

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Letters From India (1st) is written by Emily Eden.

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