Wanderers, Adventurers, Missionaries : Early Americans in India

Wanderers, Adventurers, Missionaries : Early Americans in India

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Wanderers, Adventurers, Missionaries : Early Americans in India

Wanderers, Adventurers, Missionaries : Early Americans in India

Rs. 509.00
बिक्री मूल्य  Rs. 509.00 नियमित मूल्य  Rs. 599.00

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Discover the fascinating, untold stories of the earliest Americans to cross oceans and make their mark on the Indian subcontinent with Wanderers, Adventurers, Missionaries : Early Americans in India by Anuradha Kumar!

About the Book: Beginning in the 1700s, an eclectic array of Americans journeyed to India driven by wildly different motives, dreams, and ambitions. From Frederic Tudor—the pioneering Boston businessman christened the ‘Ice King’ who shipped harvested ice from Walden Pond to the elites of British India—to visionary medical missionaries like Ida Scudder and Clara Swain, whose efforts established legendary hospitals and medical colleges, this well-researched book uncovers a rich hidden history. It also explores the lives of those who came to stay, such as Samuel Evans Stokes (who transformed into Satyanand Stokes and revolutionized Himalayan apple farming) and the multi-generational Alter family rooted in Mussoorie. Skilfully written by Anuradha Kumar, this engrossing narrative reveals how adventurers, traders, reformers, and artists were all profoundly changed by their extraordinary 'Indian experience'.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Fascinating Historical Non-Fiction: Uncovers the lesser-known accounts of early American visitors who shaped commerce, healthcare, and agriculture in India.

  • Engaging True Stories: Features captivating vignettes of historical figures, from the eccentric 'Ice King' to pioneering female doctors and apple-cultivating pioneers.

  • Rich Cultural Insights: Explores how foreign travelers interacted with, were astonished by, and ultimately became integrated into the fabric of Indian society.

  • Expertly Researched: Written by acclaimed author Anuradha Kumar with a sharp eye for detail, nuance, and compelling storytelling.

  • The Perfect Gift: An essential, thought-provoking read for history buffs, students of South Asian history, and lovers of narrative non-fiction.

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विवरण

Discover the fascinating, untold stories of the earliest Americans to cross oceans and make their mark on the Indian subcontinent with Wanderers, Adventurers, Missionaries : Early Americans in India by Anuradha Kumar!

About the Book: Beginning in the 1700s, an eclectic array of Americans journeyed to India driven by wildly different motives, dreams, and ambitions. From Frederic Tudor—the pioneering Boston businessman christened the ‘Ice King’ who shipped harvested ice from Walden Pond to the elites of British India—to visionary medical missionaries like Ida Scudder and Clara Swain, whose efforts established legendary hospitals and medical colleges, this well-researched book uncovers a rich hidden history. It also explores the lives of those who came to stay, such as Samuel Evans Stokes (who transformed into Satyanand Stokes and revolutionized Himalayan apple farming) and the multi-generational Alter family rooted in Mussoorie. Skilfully written by Anuradha Kumar, this engrossing narrative reveals how adventurers, traders, reformers, and artists were all profoundly changed by their extraordinary 'Indian experience'.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Fascinating Historical Non-Fiction: Uncovers the lesser-known accounts of early American visitors who shaped commerce, healthcare, and agriculture in India.

  • Engaging True Stories: Features captivating vignettes of historical figures, from the eccentric 'Ice King' to pioneering female doctors and apple-cultivating pioneers.

  • Rich Cultural Insights: Explores how foreign travelers interacted with, were astonished by, and ultimately became integrated into the fabric of Indian society.

  • Expertly Researched: Written by acclaimed author Anuradha Kumar with a sharp eye for detail, nuance, and compelling storytelling.

  • The Perfect Gift: An essential, thought-provoking read for history buffs, students of South Asian history, and lovers of narrative non-fiction.

शिपिंग नीति
शिपिंग नीति

हमारी शिपिंग नीति हमारे सभी ग्राहकों के लिए तेज़ और विश्वसनीय डिलीवरी सेवाओं को सुनिश्चित करने के लिए डिज़ाइन की गई है। हम आपकी ज़रूरतों को पूरा करने और आपके ऑर्डर की समय पर डिलीवरी की गारंटी देने वाले कुशल शिपिंग समाधान प्रदान करने का प्रयास करते हैं। निश्चिंत रहें कि हमने आपके खरीदारी के अनुभव को सहज और परेशानी मुक्त बनाने के लिए स्पष्ट शिपिंग नियम और शर्तें स्थापित की हैं।

डिलीवरी शर्तें

हमारी डिलीवरी शर्तें सरल और पारदर्शी हैं, जिसमें हमारी शिपिंग प्रक्रिया के बारे में आपको जानने के लिए आवश्यक सभी बातें बताई गई हैं। हम आपकी प्राथमिकताओं और आवश्यकताओं को पूरा करने के लिए विभिन्न डिलीवरी विकल्प प्रदान करते हैं। मानक शिपिंग से लेकर शीघ्र डिलीवरी तक, हमने आपको कवर कर लिया है। हम आपके ऑर्डर को तुरंत और अत्यंत सावधानी के साथ वितरित करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध हैं।

शिपिंग जानकारी

विस्तृत शिपिंग जानकारी के लिए, कृपया हमारे शिपिंग पेज पर जाएं, जहाँ आप हमारी डिलीवरी सेवाओं के बारे में सभी आवश्यक विवरण पा सकते हैं। इसमें शिपिंग दरें, अनुमानित डिलीवरी समय और कोई अन्य प्रासंगिक जानकारी शामिल है। हम आपको अपने ऑर्डर को ट्रैक करने और एक सुचारू डिलीवरी प्रक्रिया सुनिश्चित करने में मदद करने के लिए अद्यतित शिपिंग जानकारी प्रदान करना चाहते हैं।

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