Round About Bombay

Round About Bombay by James Douglas is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 444 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

"Round About Bombay" by James Douglas is a vivid and impressionistic portrait of Bombay (now Mumbai) during the British colonial era. Blending journalism, personal observations, and cultural commentary, Douglas captures the city's energy, diversity, and contradictions. He explores its bustling streets, varied communities, colonial institutions, and the lives of both the elite and the common people. The book offers a unique mix of humor, critique, and nostalgia, presenting Bombay as a dynamic crossroads of East and West in early 20th-century India.

Book details

• Author: James Douglas
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 444
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1886

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Is Round About Bombay available in paperback or hardcover?

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What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

Who wrote Round About Bombay?

Round About Bombay is written by James Douglas.

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