Memsahibs Abroad

This anthology provides travel writing by the memsahibs of the Raj who were anxious to see "the real India". The editor was particularly eager to salvage long-forgotten writings by Englishwomen travelling in India.

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This anthology provides travel writing by the memsahibs of the Raj who were anxious to see "the real India". The text seeks to salvage long-forgotten writings by Englishwomen travelling in India - writings that are perceptive, amusing and of historical value - and which have long been out of print. The book contains an in-depth introduction as well as introductions to its various thematic sections and biographical notes on the travellers included.