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About The Book: Our Viceregal Life in India by Harriot Georgina, Lady Dufferin, is a two-volume journal chronicling her time as Vicereine of India (1884–1888). Blending vivid personal reflections with keen social and political observation, she offers a unique female perspective on British colonial rule. The journal details official ceremonies, travels, and life at the Viceregal court, as well as her pioneering work to improve Indian women's healthcare. Rich in insight and charm, it remains a vital record of Victorian-era imperial life. About The Author: Hariot Georgina Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava (1843–1936), was a British aristocrat, writer, and philanthropist renowned for her influential role as Vicereine of India. She established the Countess of Dufferin Fund in 1885 to improve medical care for Indian women, promoting female medical education and healthcare access. Her published journals, including Our Viceregal Life in India and My Canadian Journal, offer vivid insights into colonial life. Honoured with the Order of the Crown of India and Dame Commander of the British Empire, she left a lasting legacy in women's healthcare and literature. The Title 'Our Viceregal Life In India: Selections From My Journal, 1884-1888 written/authored/edited by Harriot Georgina Bl Dufferin And Ava', published in the year 1890. The ISBN 9789371334495 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 366 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Civil service. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 2nd