02166cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500220016526400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350800910040452012180049553400450171365300460175885600430180499900170184710071UtSlPG20260610133239.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aEdwardes, S. M.q(Stephen Meredyth),d1873-192710aBy-Ways of Bombay 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aProduced by Eric Eldred, Jerry Fairbanks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"By-Ways of Bombay" by S. M. Edwardes is a collection of narratives written during the early 20th century, specifically in the pre-World War I era. The book offers a glimpse into the diverse cultures, practices, and peoples of Bombay through the author's experiences as a Government official in the bustling city. It delves into the city's inner life, showcasing the unique rituals, community interactions, and the rich tapestry of character that defines Bombay's social landscape.   At the start of the book, the author introduces readers to a poignant scene involving Vishnu the fisherman and the spirit of his deceased wife, Chandrabai. The narrative captures the traditional customs surrounding death and mourning as relatives gather to perform rituals intended to appease passionate spirits, such as offering gifts to the dead. This ceremonial dance between life and death reveals deep cultural beliefs in protective magic and the influence of spirits in the daily lives of the people. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of Bombay's societal intricacies, combining personal anecdotes with broader observations of its inhabitants and their customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBombay (India) -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10071  c51692d51692