02223cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000220011324500810013526400510021630000470026733600260031433700260034033800360036650000310040250800720043352012900050553400450179565300500184085600430189013697UtSlPG20260610133326.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aDS1 aVerschuur, Gerrit10aPondichéry, hoofdstad van Fransch-Indië :bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1906 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-10-10  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team  a"Pondichéry, hoofdstad van Fransch-Indië" by Gerrit Verschuur is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of Pondicherry, the last vestige of French colonial power in India, highlighting its political complexities, cultural juxtaposition, and socio-economic conditions. It delves into the city's governance, architecture, local customs, and challenges faced in a predominantly British-ruled subcontinent.  The narrative unfolds as the author recounts his experiences during a visit to Pondichéry, offering insights into its divided urban landscape—comprising a distinctly European "white city" and an Indian area—while navigating the contrasts between colonial life and indigenous cultures. Verschuur observes the local populace, their daily lives, and the intricate caste systems that dictate societal roles. He discusses trade, agriculture, and education, revealing both the vibrancy and struggles within the region. The book emphasizes the unique aspects of Pondichéry's identity, such as its historical significance, the influence of French culture, and the potential future of this once-flourishing colonial outpost amid the changing tides of imperial dominance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPondicherry (India) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13697