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Title: Chronicles of Dustypore: A Tale of Modern Anglo-Indian Society
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Summary: "Chronicles of Dustypore: A Tale of Modern Anglo-Indian Society" by H. S. Cunningham is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story immerses readers in the complexities of Anglo-Indian life, blending social commentary with personal narratives. Central to the narrative are the dynamics between characters like Mr. Strutt, a prominent official, and a young lady named Maud, whose arrival from England disrupts established social norms and spurs romantic entanglements. The beginning of the novel sets the stage in the inhospitable Sandy Tracts, where British rule is newly established amidst fierce environmental challenges. It discusses the transition from military conquest to civil administration, highlighting characters such as Mr. Strutt and Vernon, who are deeply entrenched in the bureaucracy of the Salt Board. As the story unfolds, the focus shifts to the introduction of Maud, the timid, self-doubting cousin of Vernon, navigating her new life in Dustypore while grappling with feelings of inadequacy and her burgeoning relationship with Sutton, a dashing soldier marked by both valor and vulnerability. The opening chapters lay a rich foundation for exploring themes of identity, societal expectations, and the intricate dance of romance set against a backdrop of colonialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Cunningham, H. S. (Henry Stewart), Sir, 1832-1920
EBook No.: 41190
Published: Oct 26, 2012
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
Subject: British -- India -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Chronicles of Dustypore: A Tale of Modern Anglo-Indian Society
Credits:
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)
Summary: "Chronicles of Dustypore: A Tale of Modern Anglo-Indian Society" by H. S. Cunningham is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story immerses readers in the complexities of Anglo-Indian life, blending social commentary with personal narratives. Central to the narrative are the dynamics between characters like Mr. Strutt, a prominent official, and a young lady named Maud, whose arrival from England disrupts established social norms and spurs romantic entanglements. The beginning of the novel sets the stage in the inhospitable Sandy Tracts, where British rule is newly established amidst fierce environmental challenges. It discusses the transition from military conquest to civil administration, highlighting characters such as Mr. Strutt and Vernon, who are deeply entrenched in the bureaucracy of the Salt Board. As the story unfolds, the focus shifts to the introduction of Maud, the timid, self-doubting cousin of Vernon, navigating her new life in Dustypore while grappling with feelings of inadequacy and her burgeoning relationship with Sutton, a dashing soldier marked by both valor and vulnerability. The opening chapters lay a rich foundation for exploring themes of identity, societal expectations, and the intricate dance of romance set against a backdrop of colonialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Cunningham, H. S. (Henry Stewart), Sir, 1832-1920
EBook No.: 41190
Published: Oct 26, 2012
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
Subject: British -- India -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.