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The Memsahibs Pat Barr

The Memsahibs By Pat Barr

The Memsahibs by Pat Barr


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This is the story of some of the thousands of British women who lived in India during Victorian times as wives, mothers, sisters and later as teachers, doctors and missionaries. The routine of daily life and principal historical events of the era are examined from the woman's perspective.

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The Memsahibs: The Women of Victorian India by Pat Barr

This is the story of some of the thousands of British women who lived in India during Victorian times as wives, mothers, sisters and later as teachers, doctors and missionaries. From a woman's perspective, the principal historical events of the time are covered, such as the Afghan conflicts and the mutiny. Additionally, there are accounts of the daily routines, in very different cantonments, and some of the British personalities who made their mark on 19th century India: Honoria Lawrence, Flora Steel, Lady Sale. Pat Barr's previous books include The Coming of the Barbarians, The Deer Cry Pavilion, A Curious Life for a Lady and To China with Love, an account of the Protestant missionaries in China.

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GOR004829437
9780712625616
0712625615
The Memsahibs: The Women of Victorian India by Pat Barr
Used - Well Read
Paperback
Vintage Publishing
19890511
224
N/A
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