In A Bengal Jungle: Stories Of Life On The Tea Gardens Of Northern India (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436693257)

In A Bengal Jungle: Stories Of Life On The Tea Gardens Of Northern India is a book written by John Symington. It is a collection of stories that offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who work on the tea gardens of northern India. The book is set in the early 20th century and provides a vivid description of the lush and vibrant landscape of Bengal. Symington, who worked as a tea planter in India for many years, draws on his personal experiences to bring to life the characters and settings in the book. Through his stories, he explores the complex social hierarchies that exist on the tea gardens, as well as the challenges faced by the workers who live and work there. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life on the tea gardens. Some of the topics covered include the daily routines of the workers, the relationships between the different groups of people who live on the gardens, and the impact of colonialism on the region. Overall, In A Bengal Jungle: Stories Of Life On The Tea Gardens Of Northern India is a fascinating and insightful look into a world that is rarely explored in literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history, culture, and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Symington
ISBN-10: 143669325X
ISBN-13: 9781436693257
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 252
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d