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About The Book: In Volume 1 of My Year in an Indian Fort, Mrs. Guthrie recounts her experiences living in a British military fort in colonial India during the 19th century. The volume offers vivid descriptions of daily life, interactions with local people, and observations on Indian customs and landscapes. Her narrative blends personal anecdotes with colonial attitudes, revealing both curiosity and cultural bias. This volume sets the scene for her year-long stay and captures the early impressions of her journey. Volume 2 continues Mrs. Guthrie’s detailed account of her life in an Indian fort, focusing on the social dynamics within the British garrison and her further encounters with Indian society. She reflects on festivals, traditions, and the challenges of colonial domestic life. Her writing also touches on the roles of women and the military environment. Though colored by the colonial perspective of the time, the volume provides valuable insights into Anglo-Indian life and the complexities of cross-cultural engagement during British rule. About The Author: Mrs. Guthrie was a 19th-century British author known for her two-volume memoir My Year in an Indian Fort, which details her experiences living in a colonial military fort in India. Her writings offer personal insights into Anglo-Indian life, social customs, and the colonial mindset during the British Raj. The Title 'My year in an Indian fort written/authored/edited by Mrs. Guthrie', published in the year 1877. The ISBN 9789371690393 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 708 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 2 Vols. Set