Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 188 Edwardes, S. M. (Stephen Meredyth) 1873 1927 Edwardes, Stephen Meredyth By-Ways of Bombay Produced by Eric Eldred, Jerry Fairbanks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Bombay (India) -- Social life and customs DS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 212424 2025-06-19T15:19:36.995762 text/html 212403 212283 2024-11-05T03:46:15.294072 2023-10-05T04:53:31.525548 text/html text/html 158612 2025-06-19T15:19:54.458675 application/epub+zip 160844 2025-06-19T15:19:46.485682 application/epub+zip 140668 2025-06-19T15:19:40.818723 application/epub+zip 295895 2025-06-19T15:20:01.962652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275952 2025-06-19T15:19:53.752648 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250658 2022-09-05T06:47:47.375715 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196963 2025-06-19T15:19:36.566767 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 177185 2024-10-28T17:36:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11467 2025-06-19T15:20:02.125645 application/rdf+xml 13846 2025-06-19T15:19:45.859743 image/jpeg 3773 2025-06-19T15:19:45.577693 image/jpeg 156663 2025-06-19T15:19:37.035747 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia