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Gobra. The story of an Indian life from the memoirs of Gobardhan Das Chowdhury. [First Edition]
Benares: Rameswar Pathak, the Tara Printing Works, 1929. Royal octavo, halfbound in black cloth with burgundy patterned sides, title and author blindstamped upper board, pp 190, plus 10 page Indian glossary. Boards rubbed, pages toned, binding becoming fragile. Good condition.
Memoirs. An interesting account of an Indian life, including his Brahmin birth, traditional Hindu ceremonies and astrologers, working for the British administration in various capacities including education and agriculture, and becoming a sub-magistrate. Refects on the many changes during his long life in Bengal, including relations with the British Empire. Item #104963
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