The Chronicles of Budgepore; Or Sketches of Life in Upper India
W.H. Allen, 1893. Hardcover. First published in 1857, this work by English clergyman and writer Iltudus Thomas Prichard is a collection of fictionalized sketches and anecdotes based on his experiences in India. Focusing on the imaginary town of Budgepore, the book covers a wide range of themes and issues, including cultural norms of Indian society, the role of the British colonial government and its impact on the local population, and the challenges and difficulties faced by British officials and their families in adapting to life in India. Good+. Item #8769
Octavo, 344 pp. Blue cloth. From private collection. Cloth is mottled and shows wear to spine ends and corners. Slight spine slant. Armorial bookplate on front pastedown; contemporary signature on title page.
Price: $50.00