02500cam a22003373u 4500 43997 UtSlPG 20260610134017.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Lang, John, 1816-1864 Wanderings in India, and Other Sketches of Life in Hindostan Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-10-22 Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Wanderings in India, and Other Sketches of Life in Hindostan" by John Lang is a collection of observational essays written in the mid-19th century. The work provides a vivid portrayal of life in India during British colonial rule, with particular emphasis on the social dynamics in the hill station of Mussoorie, highlighting the interactions among British expatriates, their families, and the challenges they face in this exotic locale. The opening of the book introduces readers to the Himalaya Club, a retreat for British officials and their families looking to escape the oppressive heat of the Indian plains. It sets a leisurely tone as the narrator describes the club's social scene filled with idlers, intricate relationships, and casual gossip, emphasizing the vibrancy of life in the hills. Through the eyes of the narrator, we meet several characters, including grass widows and military officers engaging in various social activities, from breakfasts to morning rides, all while wrestling with personal issues and pressing societal expectations. The beginning sketches an intimate slice of colonial life, blending humor and keen social commentary that captures the complexities of 19th-century Anglo-Indian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified India -- Description and travel India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century India -- History -- 19th century Lang, John, 1816-1864 -- Travel -- India https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43997 84836 84836