Letters From India

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Eleanor and Emily Eden, sisters of Lord Auckland, the Governor-General of India, offer a vivid and witty account of their travels in India in the early 19th century. Their letters offer an insider's view of the complex social and political landscape of colonial India, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the lives of British expatriates during this period. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of India or the British Empire.