Project Gutenberg 2004-10-10 Public domain in the USA. 111 Verschuur, Gerrit Pondichéry, hoofdstad van Fransch-Indië De Aarde en haar Volken, 1906 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team "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.) Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. nl Pondicherry (India) -- Description and travel DS Text De Aarde en haar Volken Category: History - Other Category: History - British Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 63897 2025-08-06T06:41:21.843032 text/html 60100 2020-12-18T10:42:20 text/html 349274 2025-08-06T06:41:27.118051 application/epub+zip 347953 2025-08-06T06:41:24.848061 application/epub+zip 85435 2025-08-06T06:41:23.751029 application/epub+zip 488803 2025-08-06T06:41:28.832019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480614 2025-08-06T06:41:26.451061 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215341 2022-09-07T03:43:06.193605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 55614 2025-08-06T06:41:21.520048 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35857 2024-10-28T20:42:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 55526 2020-12-18T10:42:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19342 2025-08-06T06:41:28.957999 application/rdf+xml 17344 2025-08-06T06:41:24.243018 image/jpeg 4036 2025-08-06T06:41:23.995017 image/jpeg 22349 2020-12-18T10:42:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 253084 2020-12-18T10:42:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 329221 2025-08-06T06:41:21.902048 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