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100 1 _aAcland, Charles,
_d1812-1845
245 1 2 _aA Popular Account of the Manners and Customs of India
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-08-28
508 _aProduced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"A Popular Account of the Manners and Customs of India" by Charles Acland is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work provides insights into the daily life, culture, and experiences of Europeans living in India during this period, presenting a unique perspective on the interactions between British expatriates and the Indian population. Acland, a clergyman who served as a chaplain in various regions in India, shares personal anecdotes that highlight the nuances of Indian society as well as the challenges faced by foreigners adapting to a new environment. The opening of the book details Acland's initial voyage from England to India, recounting a tumultuous sea journey marked by storms and calms, and his arrival in Madras. He vividly describes the climate, local flora and fauna, and the interactions with native people that contribute to the vibrant yet unfamiliar culture surrounding him. Notably, Acland's reflections on the use of servants, the etiquette of greetings, and curious local customs begin to paint a picture of the social dynamics in colonial India. Through a blend of observation and personal correspondence, Acland seeks to convey not only the beauty and strangeness of the land but also the emotional ties to his family left behind, making the content both informative and deeply personal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndia -- Description and travel
653 _aIndia -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43586
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