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About The Book: The Original Letters from India by Eliza Fay and Walter K. Firminger presents a rich collection of 18th-century letters revealing life in colonial India. Fay’s vivid, firsthand accounts detail her travels, social experiences, and interactions with Indian culture during a challenging period. Firminger adds historical commentary and editorial insight, enhancing the context. The book uniquely combines personal storytelling with scholarly analysis, offering readers a deep understanding of British colonial society, cultural exchanges, and the complexities of Anglo-Indian relations in that era. About The Author: Eliza Fay was an English traveler and writer whose vivid letters offer unique insights into 18th-century India. Overcoming personal hardships, she mastered languages and documented colonial society with sharp observation, becoming a valuable chronicler of her time. About The Author: Walter Kelly Firminger was an English clergyman, historian, and first editor of Bengal, Past & Present. Serving as Archdeacon of Calcutta, he contributed significantly to Indian historical scholarship and was a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. The Title 'The Original Letters From India written/authored/edited by Eliza Fay, Walter K. Firminger', published in the year 1908. The ISBN 9789371331081 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 281 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is General, India. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: